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Synopsis
Explore the life of Lorenzo Da Ponte, a librettist, poet and American culture pioneer who shaped Mozart's era.
This biography recreates the remarkable journey of a man who joined art and adventure across Europe and the United States. From his early days in Italy to his work with Mozart and his long teaching career in America, the book draws on diaries, letters, and contemporary accounts to present a vivid portrait. It also situates Da Ponte within the broader story of Italian culture’s arrival in the New World.
- Learn how Da Ponte balanced writing, teaching, and operatic ventures across several countries.
- See how his Librettist work connected to major Mozart operas and the rise of Italian influence in American culture.
- Discover the personal and professional networks that supported his long, eventful life.
Ideal for readers of Mozart, opera history, and the transatlantic spread of Italian culture in the early 19th century.
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Lorenzo Da Ponte: Poet and Adventurer (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the extraordinary life of Lorenzo Da Ponte, a renowned librettist who collaborated with Mozart in the creation of several notable operas such as Le nozze di Figaro and Don Giovanni. Born into a Jewish family in 18th century Italy, Lorenzo converted to Christianity as a young man and took religious orders. However, his true calling lay in literature and music. After abandoning the priesthood, he became a successful poet and theater director. The author's goal in writing the book is not simply to recount the life of Da Ponte but to provide insights into the social and cultural context that shaped his work and his lasting impact on opera as an art form. The author accomplishes this by presenting a detailed analysis of Da Ponte's writings, along with an examination of his personal life and the tumultuous times in which he lived. One of the most intriguing things about Da Ponte is how his personal experiences mirror the transition that was taking place in Europe during the Enlightenment period. In his youth, Lorenzo was forced to confront the contradictions of a society that clung to tradition while simultaneously embracing new ideas. His personal journey from religious orthodoxy to secular humanism is not only a reflection of his own inner struggles but also of the larger intellectual shift that was happening in Europe at the time. Lorenzo Da Ponte's life story is a fascinating tale of ambition, love, and redemption. The author does an excellent job of bringing Da Ponte's world to life and shedding light on the forces that shaped his literary career. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334167973_0
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