Those who dislike "what would have happened if..."-type threads are excused from this topic.
You are an aristocrat from Bohemia who is fulfilling a long-cherished dream by visiting Beethoven in 1817 and commissioning a new opera. To prevent the frustrations he had with Fidelio, you will renumerate him with an ample living allowance and will finance all performances of an initial run in Vienna, also letting him retain the copyright and publishing rights.
He is not composing much, dogged by the long-drawn out affair with his nephew Karl. But he agrees gruffly to your proposal, except for one condition: you must choose the subject. He is too distracted to do so, and demands a finished libretto as a beginning point. (I know this would be uncharacteristic of B., but for the sake of the topic, let's suspend disbelief).
You can hire a competent librettist later. In the meantime, what dramatic subject from history or fable do you choose for the Master's work? And why?
[This message has been edited by Chaszz (edited May 06, 2003).]
You are an aristocrat from Bohemia who is fulfilling a long-cherished dream by visiting Beethoven in 1817 and commissioning a new opera. To prevent the frustrations he had with Fidelio, you will renumerate him with an ample living allowance and will finance all performances of an initial run in Vienna, also letting him retain the copyright and publishing rights.
He is not composing much, dogged by the long-drawn out affair with his nephew Karl. But he agrees gruffly to your proposal, except for one condition: you must choose the subject. He is too distracted to do so, and demands a finished libretto as a beginning point. (I know this would be uncharacteristic of B., but for the sake of the topic, let's suspend disbelief).
You can hire a competent librettist later. In the meantime, what dramatic subject from history or fable do you choose for the Master's work? And why?
[This message has been edited by Chaszz (edited May 06, 2003).]
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