The Opera : A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Streatfeild, R. A. (Richard Alexander), 1866-1919.

Contributor:

Fuller-Maitland, J. A. (John Alexander), 1856-1936.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Edition:

3rd edition, revised and enlarged

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Opera" by R. A. Streatfeild is a historical account written in the early 20th century that explores the development of opera from its inception to the modern repertoire. The book delves into the origins of opera, the evolution of various styles, and the contributions of pivotal composers like Monteverdi, Gluck, and Mozart. The opening of this work introduces the early history of opera, detailing its accidental inception in late 16th century Florence, where enthusiasts attempted to revive Greek drama. Streatfeild highlights key figures such as Jacopo Peri, whose "Euridice" is noted as a landmark in operatic history, along with Monteverdi, who expanded the art form significantly. As the narrative progresses, we learn how opera evolved through the contributions of various composers across different cultures, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of opera's rich history throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

With an introduction by J. A. Fuller-Maitland

Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-07-09