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.
Küsimused ja vastused
Kuidas saan vaadata kõiki Samuel James Arnold teoseid?
Kõiki Samuel James Arnold teoseid see veebileht lehel saab vaadata artisti Kõik teosed lehelt.
Kust saan leida statistikat Samuel James Arnold teoste kohta?
Stats Samuel James Arnold teoste kohta on saadaval kunstniku Statistika lehel.
Mis on Samuel James Arnold pseudonüümid või alternatiivsed nimed?
Samuel James Arnold tuntub ära ka nime all サミュエル・ジェームズ・アーノルド, Сэмюэл Джеймс Арнольд.
Mis on Samuel James Arnold sünnipaik ja sünnahöstua?
Samuel James Arnold sündis Great Britain linnas aastal 1774.
