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"History of the Opera from its Origin in Italy to the Present Time" by Sutherland Edwards is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the development of opera, tracing its roots from early Italian productions to its influences and adaptations across Europe, particularly in Germany, France, and England. The book not only discusses the evolution of the art form but also includes anecdotes about notable composers and vocalists who shaped its history. The opening of the book introduces opera as a complex art form that combines music, poetry, and visual spectacle. Edwards addresses the origins of opera in Italy, highlighting its development from sacred musical plays and the significance of the early works such as "Dafne" and "Euridice." Through detailed historical context, he illuminates how opera's appeal was influenced by advancements in scenic design and orchestration, detailing various composers' contributions to the genre's evolution. The initial chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of how this unique form of entertainment became ingrained in European culture, reflecting the concurrent artistic movements of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) ... Read more Show less

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Author	Edwards, H. Sutherland (Henry Sutherland), 1828-1906
LoC No.	42029956
Title	History of the Opera from its Origin in Italy to the present Time With Anecdotes of the Most Celebrated Composers and Vocalists of Europe
Credits	Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Reading Level	Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language	English
LoC Class	ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject	Opera
Category	Text
eBook-No.	40164
ISBN (HTML)	979-8-238-40164-5
Release Date	Jul 8, 2012
Last Update	Oct 23, 2024
Copyright	Public domain in the USA.
Downloads	719 downloads in the last 30 days.

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