Monteverdi - Rilegato

Fabbri, Paolo

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0521351332 ISBN 13: 9780521351331

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1994

Riassunto

This book, originally published in Italian, is a leading biographical study of the greatest composer of late Renaissance and early Baroque Italy. Monteverdi's contribution to secular, sacred and theatrical music in the period was unparalleled: his madrigals, church music and operas remain very much alive today. A large number of contemporary documents, including some 130 of his own letters, offer rich insights into the composer and his times, also illuminating the many and varied contexts for music making in the most important musical centres in Italy. Fabbri uses these documents and other sources to present a rich narrative focusing on a composer who has perhaps rightly been called the 'father of modern music'. This translation brings an indispensable text to a much broader readership, providing a vivid picture of a fascinating period in music history.

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Recensione:

'Highly original biography ... an invaluable guide.' Classical Music

Descrizione del libro:

Monteverdi's contribution to secular, sacred and theatrical music in the period was unparalleled: his madrigals, church music and operas remain very much alive today. In this book, a large number of contemporary documents including some 130 of his own letters, offer rich insights into the composer and his times.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0521351332
• ISBN 13: 9780521351331
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 368