Excerpt from Gluck His Operas: With an Account of Their Relation to Musical Art
The felicitous mode of expression which Berlioz naturally possessed, added to his copious knowledge and the extraordinary pains with which the present essays were evidently prepared, render the latter so well able to Speak for themselves that introduction, in the sense Of any reference to their detail, is unnecessary. But it may be useful to refer to the general outline adopted which is one not only Of very liberal dimensions, but which includes, in addition to the usual range Of considerations forming part of a dissertation of this description, the treatment Of a whole group of subjects bearing a subsidiary relation to the main Objects of criticism.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on the adaptations of Euripides' Alceste by various composers, including Quinault, Lully, Gluck, Schweizer, Guglielmi, and Handel. The author explores how each composer interpreted the Greek tragedy and translated it into their own musical language. The book delves into the thematic depth of the original work, examining the interplay of love, sacrifice, and mortality. It also discusses the evolution of opera and the influence of Gluck's reforms on the genre. Through a comparative analysis of these musical adaptations, the book sheds light on the diverse ways in which artists have approached and reimagined a classic work of literature, showcasing the enduring power and relevance of Euripides' timeless tragedy. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330870136_0
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