Music and the Myth of Arcadia in Renaissance Italy (New Perspectives in Music History and Criticism)
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (945 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1107659221 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 456 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book explores one specific aspect of this idea: the musical representation and stylization of the myth of Arcadia in sixteenth-century Italy. Giuseppe Gerbino outlines how Renaissance culture strove to keep this utopia alive and demonstrates how music played a fundamental role in the construction and preservation of this collective illusion. Covering a range of different musical genres, including the madrigal, music for theater, and early opera, the book overcomes traditional barriers among genres. The idea that there was a time when men and women
. About the Author Giuseppe Gerbino is Associate Professor in the Department of Music, Columbia University, New York
Giuseppe Gerbino is Associate Professor in the Department of Music, Columbia University, New York.