A Life in Theatre and Drama
Samuel James Arnold was an English dramatist and theatrical manager. Born to the composer Samuel Arnold, he received an artistic education that shaped his career in the London theatre scene. His dramatic works included musical plays such as Auld Robin Gray, Who Pays the Reckoning?, and The Shipwreck. He also contributed to comedies like A Prior Claim and Man and Wife. While some critics, such as William Hazlitt, offered mixed reviews of his writing—ranging from descriptions of his work as having "lifeless wit" to praising Two Words as a "delightful little piece"—Arnold remained a significant figure in the theatrical landscape of his time.
Management of the English Opera House
Arnold played a pivotal role in the history of the Lyceum Theatre in London, which he transformed into the English Opera House. Under his management, the venue became a site for significant musical productions, including the first English performances of several operas. Notable works staged under his direction included:
- Carl Maria von Weber's Der Freischütz
- Antonio Salieri's Tarare
- Ferdinando Paer's The Freebooters
- Ferdinand Ries's The Robber's Bride
- Heinrich Marschner's Der Vampyr
In addition to his theatrical pursuits, Arnold served as a magistrate and was married to the daughter of the Poet Laureate, Henry James Pye.
الأسئلة والأجوبة
كيف يمكنني استعراض كافة الأعمال الفنية للفنان Samuel James Arnold؟
يمكن تصفح جميع أعمال Samuel James Arnold على هذا الموقع عبر صفحة كافة الأعمال الفنية الخاصة بالفنان.
أين يمكنني العثور على إحصائيات حول أعمال Samuel James Arnold؟
يمكنكم الاطلاع على إحصائيات أعمال Samuel James Arnold عبر صفحة إحصائيات الزيارات الخاصة بالفنان.
ما هي الأسماء المستعارة أو الأسماء الأخرى التي يُعرف بها Samuel James Arnold؟
يُعرف Samuel James Arnold أيضاً باسم サミュエル・ジェームズ・アーノルド, Сэмюэл Джеймс Арнольд.
أين ومتى وُلد Samuel James Arnold؟
وُلد Samuel James Arnold في Great Britain عام 1774.
