The Mozart-Da Ponte Operas: The Cultural and Musical Background to Le Nozze Di Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Così Fan Tutte
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Mozart's collaborations with the librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte led to the composition of three of the great masterpieces of opera. This book, designed to guide the reader to a deeper understanding and appreciation of these enigmatic works, charts the musical, cultural, and social context in which they were written--the tastes and expectations of the contemporary opera audience, Mozart's intentions and aspirations in a period of rapid intellectual and...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:019313215X
ISBN13:9780193132153
Release Date:December 1988
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:288 Pages
Weight:1.18 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.5" x 9.5"
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Arts, Music & Photography History History & Criticism Language Arts Music Musical Genres OperaCustomer Reviews
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