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A History Of The Oratorio: Vol. 1: The Oratorio In The Baroque Era: Italy, Vienna, Paris,New
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Howard Smither Has Written The First Definitive Work On The History Of The Oratorio Since Arnold Schering Published His Geschichte Des Oratoriums In 1911. This Volume Is The First Of A Fourvolume Comprehensive Study That Offers A New Synthesis Of What Is Known To Date About The Oratorio.Volume 1, Divided Into Three Parts, Opens With The Examination Of The Medieval, Renaissance, And Early Baroque Antecedents And Origins Of The Oratorio, With Emphasis On Rome And Philip Neri'S Congregation Of The Oratory And With Special Attention To The Earliest Works For Which The Term Oratorio Seems Appropriate. The Second Part Recounts The Development Of The Oratorio In Italy, Circa 16401720. It Reviews The Social Contexts, Patrons, Composers, Poets, Librettos, And Music Of The Oratorio In Italy, Especially In Vienna And Paris.The Procedure Adapted Throughout The Work Is To Treat First The Social Context, Particularly The Circumstances Of Performance Of The Oratorio In A Given Area And Period, Then To Treat The Libretto, And Finally The Music. For Each Geographic Area And Period, The Author Has Selected For Special Attention A Few Oratorios That Appear To Be Particularly Important Or Representative. He Has Verified The Information Offered In The Specialized Literature Whenever Possible By Reference To The Music Or Documents. In A Number Of Areas, Particular Seventeenthcentury Italy, In Which Relatively Few Previous Studies Have Been Undertaken Or Secondary Sources Have Proven To Be Inadequate, The Author Has Examined The Primary Sources In Manuscript And Printed Form Music, Librettos, And Documents Of Early Oratorio History. Impressive Research And Intelligent Integration Of Disparate Elements Make This Complicated, Diffuse Subject Both Readable And Accessible To The Student Of Music.Volume 2, The Oratorio In The Baroque Era: Protestant Germany And England, And Volume 3, The Oratorio In The Classical Era, Continue And Expand The Study Of Oratorio History. Although This Series Was Originally Announced As A Threevolume Study, Smither Will Conclude With A Fourth Volume.This New Workthe First Englishlanguage Study Of The History Of The Oratorio Will Become The Standard Work On Its Subject And An Enduring Contribution To Music And Scholarship.Originally Published In 1977.A Unc Press Enduring Edition Unc Press Enduring Editions Use The Latest In Digital Technology To Make Available Again Books From Our Distinguished Backlist That Were Previously Out Of Print. These Editions Are Published Unaltered From The Original, And Are Presented In Affordable Paperback Formats, Bringing Readers Both Historical And Cultural Value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'A History of the Oratorio: Vol. 1'? A: The book focuses on the history of the oratorio, particularly emphasizing its development during the Baroque era in Italy, Vienna, and Paris.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what is his expertise? A: The author is Howard Smither, a noted musicologist who has extensively researched the history of the oratorio and its cultural context.
- Q: What are the main sections covered in Volume 1? A: Volume 1 is divided into three parts: the origins of the oratorio, its development in Italy from circa 1640 to 1720, and an analysis of selected important oratorios.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students and scholars of music? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for both students and scholars, providing thorough research and insights into the oratorio's history.
- Q: What condition is the book in and what does 'Used Book in Good Condition' mean? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have minor wear but is still fully functional and readable.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a quality feel.
- Q: How many pages does this volume contain? A: This volume contains a total of 507 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition of 'A History of the Oratorio' was published on September 30, 1977.
- Q: Does this book include any historical context for the oratorio? A: Yes, the book examines the social contexts, patrons, and composers relevant to the oratorio's history, particularly in the Baroque era.
- Q: Are there other volumes in this series? A: Yes, this is the first of a four-volume series, with subsequent volumes focusing on the oratorio in Protestant Germany and England, and the Classical era.