The Italian traditions & Puccini : compositional theory and practice in nineteenth-century opera

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Label

The Italian traditions & Puccini : compositional theory and practice in nineteenth-century opera

Title remainder

compositional theory and practice in nineteenth-century opera

Statement of responsibility

Nicholas Baragwanath

Title variation

Italian traditions and Puccini

Creator

• Baragwanath, Nicholas

Subject

• Composition (Music) -- History -- 19th century
• Electronic books
• Music -- Instruction and study -- Italy -- History -- 19th century
• Opera -- Italy -- 19th century
• Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924 -- Criticism and interpretation
• Music theory -- Italy -- History -- 19th century

Genre

• Electronic books

Language

eng

Summary

In this groundbreaking survey of the fundamentals, methods, and formulas that were taught at Italian music conservatories during the 19th Century, Nicholas Baragwanath explores the compositional significance of tradition in Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, Boito, and, most importantly, Puccini. Taking account of some 400 primary sources, Baragwanath explains the varying theories and practices of the period in light of current theoretical and analytical conceptions of this music. The Italian Traditions and Puccini offers a guide to an informed interpretation and appreciation of Italian opera by underscoring the proximity of archaic traditions to the music of Puccini

Member of

• hoopla (Digital media service)

Cataloging source

Midwest

Dewey number

782.10945/09034

Index

no index present

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Musical meaning & interpretation

Target audience

adult