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Italian Opera (National Traditions of Opera) - Hardcover

Kimbell, David R. B.

 
9780521235334: Italian Opera (National Traditions of Opera)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0521235332 ISBN 13: 9780521235334
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1991

Synopsis

Italy was the birthplace of opera. In this authoritative and accessible account of Italian opera, David Kimbell introduces the composers and dramatists, the singers and audiences who, over three hundred years, have created not only a national tradition but the central tradition from which others have drawn their inspiration. He traces the history of Italian opera from its origins in the humanism of the Renaissance to Puccini in the early twentieth century, drawing attention not only to musical issues but also to the social, literary, and philosophical ideas that have shaped modern Italian civilisation. Each part is illustrated by a detailed critical discussion of a key work.

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Review

'... authoritative, highly readable, and wide-ranging account of opera in Italy.' New Theatre Quarterly

'... a wonderful read.' Tim Blanning, The Independent

Book Description

David Kimbell traces the history of Italian opera from its origins in the humanism of the Renaissance to Puccini in the early twentieth century. He draws attention not only to musical issues but also to the social, literary, and philosophical ideas that have shaped modern Italian civilisation.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1991
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521235332
ISBN 13 
9780521235334
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
702