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Italian Opera (National Traditions of Opera) Book

David Kimbell traces the history of Italian opera from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century. Italy was the birthplace of opera. In this authoritative and accessible account of Italian opera, David Kimbell introduces the composers and...Read More

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  • Book Description

    Tracing the history of Italian opera from its origins in the humanism of the Renaissance to Puccini in the early twentieth century, this authoritative account draws attention to influential social, literary and philosophical ideas as well as musical issues.

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    Italy was the birthplace of opera. In this authoritative and accessible account of Italian opera, David Kimbell introduces those who, over three hundred years, 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 civilization.

  • 0521466431
  • 9780521466431
  • David R. B. Kimbell
  • 10 March 1994
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 704
  • New Ed
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