Isbn: 9781334348204 - l'opera comica italiana nel '700, vol. 2: studi ed appunti (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is dedicated to the lesser-known compositional facets of the great comic opera composer Giovanni Paisiello. While he is most famous for The Barber of Seville, this book shines a light on the depths of his other works. While other studies have delved into Paisiello's early Neapolitan background, this book focuses on his journey into the Viennese court and the notable adaptations and transitions his music underwent during that period. The author guides the reader through notable works like The Imaginary Socrates and King Theodore in Venice, highlighting the insights these works grant us into Paisiello's thoughtful and skilled incorporation of the comic elements of his music. He merged the expected musical motifs of the time with innovative and sometimes unexpected compositions, driving his work beyond the typical and into the realm of genius. This study offers a fresh perspective on a brilliant composer in the grand narrative of Western classical music. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…