Opera's First Master: The Musical Dramas of Claudio Monteverdi (AMADEUS)
by Mark Ringer
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Author: Mark RingerComposer: Claudio Monteverdi
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-02-27
ISBN: 1574671103
Number of pages: 344
Publisher: Amadeus Press
Book Reviews of Opera's First Master: The Musical Dramas of Claudio Monteverdi (AMADEUS)
Book Review: Covers his Life and his Three Great Works
Summary: 5 Stars
In part this book is a short biography of Monteverdi. And in part it discusses his place as the originator of opera as we know it today. But mostly it's about the three surviving operas that he wrote: L'Orfeo (Orpheus, 1607), Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria (The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland, 1640), and L'incoronazione di Poppea (The Coronation of Poppea, 1643). The stated purpose of the book is not to treat these works as merely a part of operatic history, but explaining the vital theatrical experiences that they are.
Each of the three operas gets a complete description including the history, the nature of the roles, and of course a summay of the story.
The book includes a CD that has significant excerpts from the three operas.
This book is part of a series called Unlocking the Masters that covers the work of our most important composers. The whole series is excellent, bringing us a concise yet complete story that is both informative and easy to read.
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