The Opera by R. A. Streatfeild
"The Opera" by R. A. Streatfeild is a historical account written in the early 20th century that explores the development of opera from its inception to the modern repertoire. The book delves into the origins of opera, the evolution of various styles, and the contributions of pivotal composers like Monteverdi, Gluck, and Mozart. The opening of this work introduces the early history of opera, detailing its accidental inception in late 16th centuryFlorence, where enthusiasts attempted to revive Greek drama. Streatfeild highlights key figures such as Jacopo Peri, whose "Euridice" is noted as a landmark in operatic history, along with Monteverdi, who expanded the art form significantly. As the narrative progresses, we learn how opera evolved through the contributions of various composers across different cultures, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of opera’s rich history throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Streatfeild, R. A. (Richard Alexander), 1866-1919 |
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| Commentator | Fuller-Maitland, J. A. (John Alexander), 1856-1936 |
| Title | The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory. |
| Edition | 3rd edition, revised and enlarged |
| Original Publication | Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Co., 1907 |
| Note | With an introduction by J. A. Fuller-Maitland |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Opera |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16248 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 269 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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