Monteverdi

Zusatztext Covers Monteverdi's life and works with admirable completeness. The chapters on the dramatic music and the composer's reputation are especially valuable. Informationen zum Autor Denis Arnold died in 1986. Klappentext This highly-praised study of Monteverdi and his works combines clear social and historical perspectives with critical insight into his music. In relating Monteverdi to the musical activity of his time, Denis Arnold reveals a forward-looking genius whose music is now receiving long-overdue appreciation. The text and appendices of this edition were fully revised by Tim Carter, who added a new chapter taking account of recent scholarship. Zusammenfassung Presenting a study of Monteverdi and his works, this book combines social and historical perspectives with critical insight into his music. In relating Monteverdi to the musical activity of his time, it reveals a forward-looking genius whose music receives long-overdue appreciation.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Denis Arnold, Arnold Denis, Denis (Late Professor of Music Arnold
• Con la collaborazione di: Tim Carter (Editore)
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 30.11.2000
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Musica > Monografie; Narrativa > Romanzi > Epistole, diari
• EAN: 9780198164654
• ISBN: 978-0-19-816465-4
• Numero di pagine: 264
• Serie: Master Musicians Series; Master Musicians (Paperback Ox; Master Musicians Series; Composers Across Cultures
• Categorie: Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups, MUSIC / Individual Composer & Musician, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, Biography: arts & entertainment, baroque, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Music, Composers and songwriters, Biography: arts and entertainment, Art music, orchestral and formal music, Baroque music (c 1600 to c 1750)