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The Role of Metastasio's Libretti in the Eighteenth Century: Opera as Propaganda - Couverture souple

Kirkpatrick, Adam

 
9783639050950: The Role of Metastasio's Libretti in the Eighteenth Century: Opera as Propaganda
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3639050959 ISBN 13 : 9783639050950
Editeur : VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2009

Synopsis

While many have observed, almost in passing, that Metastasio's libretti are somewhat propagandist in support of Emperor Charles VI, there is a lacuna in the research that attempts to prove the point and explain exactly how. This book addresses the role of Metastasio's libretti in eighteenth-century literary and aristocratic society. The purpose of this book is to illustrate how Metastasio intentionally alluded to specific contemporary political events relevant to Charles VI in his libretto "La clemenza di Tito" in order to gain favor with the emperor and subtly influence public opinion in support of his patron through his musical drama. This book is a valuable resource for stage directors, opera lovers, and anyone interested in Metastasio's poetry and its veiled meaning in the context of eighteenth-century European politics.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

While many have observed, almost in passing, that Metastasio's libretti are somewhat propagandist in support of Emperor Charles VI, there is a lacuna in the research that attempts to prove the point and explain exactly how. This book addresses the role of Metastasio's libretti in eighteenth-century literary and aristocratic society. The purpose of this book is to illustrate how Metastasio intentionally alluded to specific contemporary political events relevant to Charles VI in his libretto "La clemenza di Tito" in order to gain favor with the emperor and subtly influence public opinion in support of his patron through his musical drama. This book is a valuable resource for stage directors, opera lovers, and anyone interested in Metastasio's poetry and its veiled meaning in the context of eighteenth-century European politics.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr. Adam Kirkpatrick, tenor, is an Assistant Professor of Music at Kennesaw State University, School of Music. He earned his DM in voice performance from Florida State University and his MM from Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Visit www.adamkirkpatrick.com to see a detailed vita, hear recordings, and see videos of his performances.

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3639050959
ISBN 13 
9783639050950
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
60
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