Venetian Curiosities: Vivaldi by Il Complesso Barocco (Cd) - Hardcover

Leon, Donna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0802120318 ISBN 13: 9780802120311

Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Pr, 2012

Synopsis

<div>In a city as ancient as Venice, myths and legends passed down from generation to generation are the storehouse of a city&#8217;s mores, emblems of its identity. In <i>Venetian Curiosities</i>, acclaimed novelist Donna Leon recounts some of Venice&#8217;s most intriguing tales: an elephant brought in for Carnival wreaks havoc upon the city before seeking refuge in a church; the city employs prostitutes in an attempt to prevent homosexuality; innocent men are mistakenly condemned to death; a gambler bets the family palazzo. In an introduction and seven essays, Leon offers enchanting details and astute insights into Venetian customs of the past and present.<br><br><i>Venetian Curiosities</i> is beautifully illustrated, and like <i>Handel&#8217;s Bestiary</i>, it comes with an accompanying CD. Here the music is by Antonio Vivaldi, with tracks for each section of the book, expertly recorded by Il Complesso Barocco. With the splendid music, the delightful images, and the perceptive, amusing words of Donna Leon, <i>Venetian Curiosities</i> is a harmonious exploration of one of the world&#8217;s most beloved cities.<br></div>

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About the Author

<div><b>Donna Leon</b> is the author of the international best-selling Commissario Guido Brunetti series. The winner of the CWA Macallan Silver Dagger for Fiction, among other awards, Leon was born in New Jersey and has lived in Venice for thirty years.<br><br><b>Il Complesso Barocco</b> is an international ensemble dedicated to Baroque music on original instruments. Winner of the Antonio Vivaldi International Recording Prize, it has played a fundamental role in the modern revival of Baroque operas, especially those of Monteverdi, Handel, and Vivaldi.<br></div>

Edition details

• Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Pr
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802120318
• ISBN 13: 9780802120311
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 79