Opera began during the Italian Renaissance as an effort to present drama with music in imitation of the ancient Greeks. Here is the story of opera, with Orfeo of Monteverdi (1607), then evolving after nearly two centuries into the classical style, of which Mozart was supreme master. By the late eighteenth century, comic and grand opera were highly developed art forms in Italy, France, and German-speaking Europe. Here are accounts of the great opera companies of Paris, Milan, Bayreuth, London, and New York. Prominent ...
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Opera began during the Italian Renaissance as an effort to present drama with music in imitation of the ancient Greeks. Here is the story of opera, with Orfeo of Monteverdi (1607), then evolving after nearly two centuries into the classical style, of which Mozart was supreme master. By the late eighteenth century, comic and grand opera were highly developed art forms in Italy, France, and German-speaking Europe. Here are accounts of the great opera companies of Paris, Milan, Bayreuth, London, and New York. Prominent composers discussed include Rossini, Donizetti, Berlioz, Verdi, Gounod, Puccini -- and in our own century, Hindemith, Berg, Menotti, Britten, Barber, and others. Performers profiled include Jenny Lind, Enrico Caruso, Maria Callas, Luciano Pararotti, and others.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9780764104381.
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