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The Chamber Cantatas of Antonio Vivaldi

By Michael Talbot

The Chamber Cantatas of Antonio Vivaldi Art & Literature

The Chamber Cantatas of Antonio Vivaldi

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Vivaldi's chamber cantatas for solo voice, some forty in total, are steadily gaining in popularity: but because of their relatively small place in the oeuvre of a composer famed for his productivity, and also on account of the general scholarly neglect of their genre, they are little discussed in the literature. This book comprehensively explores their literary and musical background, their relation to the composer's biography, the chronology of their composition, and their musical qualities. Each cantata is discussed individually, but there is also a broader consideration of aspects concerning them collectively, such as performance practice, topical allusion, and the conventions of Italian verse. The author argues that while Vivalid's cantatas are not as innovative as his concertos and operas, he produced several masterpieces in the genre that rank with his best music.
MICHAEL TALBOT is Emeritus Professor of Music at the University of Liverpool.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
252
Release Date:
2006-02-28
Publication Date:
2006-02-01
Publisher:
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1843832011
ISBN13:
9781843832010
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
546 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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