Opera's Orbit : Musical Drama and The Influence Of Opera In Arcadian Rome.

In late 17th century and early 18th century Rome, opera stirred discussions that were part of larger debates on issues of culture, aesthetics and politics. This book explores these debates, as well as opera's relationship with other dramatic musical forms of the time. With an introduction, notes, bibliography and index. Eight figures. Nine music examples.

xiii, 320 p.; 25 cm.
Cloth
Language: English
ISBN: 0521116651
ISBN13: 9780521116657
UPC: 9780521116657