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Opera's First Master. Claudio Monteverdi.

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Opera's First Master. Claudio Monteverdi.

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Opera's First Master. Unlocking the Masters, No. 8. Composed by Claudio Monteverdi. 1567-1643. Unlocking the Masters. Softcover with CD. 344 pages. Amadeus Press #1574671103. Published by Amadeus Press. HL.331665. ISBN 1574671103. 6x9 inches. Claudio Monteverdi. 1567-1643. was the first great opera composer and is often hailed as the creator of modern music. His genius was often likened to that of Mozart, Wagner, and Verdi, but in many of the world's opera houses his operas often receive an almost chilly respect, far removed from the nearly universal love aroused by those later masters. This book, the first layperson's guide to Monteverdi, seeks to stimulate appreciation for his operas by examining them not as musicological relics but as the vital theatrical experiences they are. Ringer places Monteverdi's operatic works within the musical and theatrical framework of his era, offering a brief sketch of the composer's early years and detailing the complex forces that led to the emergence of opera in late sixteenth-century Florence. Opera's First Master enables opera lovers to see and hear Monteverdi's masterpieces anew, while opening new channels of inquiry into how Monteverdean opera “works” in the theater. Ideal for music lovers, beginners and beyond. Each book comes with a CD. or CDs. to enhance the reader's appreciation for the music and its composer. Unlocking the Masters defines and clarifies the "greatness" of the so-called great composers, examines the work and impact of individual composers, and deepens knowledge of composers for music lovers. Accompanying CDs creatively link the music and text.

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Opera's First Master. Unlocking the Masters, No. 8. Composed by Claudio Monteverdi. 1567-1643. Unlocking the Masters. Softcover with CD. 344 pages. Амадей Пресс. Published by Amadeus Press. HL.331665. ISBN 1574671103. 6x9 inches. Claudio Monteverdi. 1567-1643. was the first great opera composer and is often hailed as the creator of modern music. His genius was often likened to that of Mozart, Wagner, and Verdi, but in many of the world's opera houses his operas often receive an almost chilly respect, far removed from the nearly universal love aroused by those later masters. This book, the first layperson's guide to Monteverdi, seeks to stimulate appreciation for his operas by examining them not as musicological relics but as the vital theatrical experiences they are. Ringer places Monteverdi's operatic works within the musical and theatrical framework of his era, offering a brief sketch of the composer's early years and detailing the complex forces that led to the emergence of opera in late sixteenth-century Florence. Opera's First Master enables opera lovers to see and hear Monteverdi's masterpieces anew, while opening new channels of inquiry into how Monteverdean opera “works” in the theater. Ideal for music lovers, beginners and beyond. Each book comes with a CD. or CDs. to enhance the reader's appreciation for the music and its composer. Unlocking the Masters defines and clarifies the "greatness" of the so-called great composers, examines the work and impact of individual composers, and deepens knowledge of composers for music lovers. Accompanying CDs creatively link the music and text.