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Ancient Rome in Early Opera (Hardcover, 2. Aufl.)
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Ancient Rome in Early Opera (Hardcover, 2. Aufl.)
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The major historians of ancient Rome wrote their works in the firm
belief that the exalted history of the Roman Empire provided
plentiful lessons about individual behavior, inspiration for great
souls, and warnings against evil ambitions, not to mention
opportunities for rich comedy. The examples of Rome have often been
resurrected for the opera stage to display the exceptional
grandeur, glory, and tragedy of Roman figures. When modern opera
developed in the baroque period, Rome provided settings and subject
matter for librettists and composers. As opera spread to England
and Germany, the treatment of Roman subjects changed to reflect
national differences. In this volume, Robert C. Ketterer tracks the
changes as operas' Roman subjects crossed generations and national
boundaries. He also pays close attention to the composers'
individual approaches to developing their librettos. Following
opera from its origins in seventeenth-century Venice to Napoleon's
invasion of Italy, Ketterer shows how opera was preoccupied with
Roman historical figures as heroes, lovers, and fools. Monteverdi,
Handel, Mozart, and Cimarosa were only the most renowned of the
many composers drawn to Roman subjects. Handel in particular is a
unifying figure in this history: he began his career in Germany,
refined his craft in Italy, and rose to heights of renown in
England, composing for aristocracy and royalty alike. Roman history
provided these composers with all the necessary courage and
intrigue, love and honor, and triumph and defeat so vital for the
stirring music that makes great opera.
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