| Author |
Henderson, W. J. (William James), 1855-1937 |
| Title |
Some Forerunners of Italian Opera
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Louise Hope, David Newman, Chuck Greif, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/)
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| Summary |
"Some Forerunners of Italian Opera" by W. J. Henderson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the evolution of the lyric drama in Italy leading up to the development of opera, specifically examining the artistic influences and historical context that preceded its birth. It focuses on notable works, such as Poliziano's "Orfeo," and the various performing traditions that shaped this genre. The opening of the work sets the stage for an exploration of the early forms of drama within the Christian church, tracing their origins from liturgical ceremonies to more elaborate performances. Henderson emphasizes the interplay of secular and sacred traditions, detailing how these influences emerged and transformed into the lyric drama of the Renaissance. He outlines the transition from religiously grounded performances to secular narratives, culminating in the folk traditions and artistic pressures that invigorated the creation of landmark compositions like "Orfeo," thus laying the groundwork for what would become Italian opera. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
ML: Music: Literature of music
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| Subject |
Opera -- Italy
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19958 |
| Release Date |
Nov 28, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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