The Politics of Opera: A History from Monteverdi to Mozart

Mitchell CohenPrinceton University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0691175027

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The Politics of Opera: A History from Monteverdi to Mozart

Mitchell CohenPrinceton University Press

ISBN-10: 0691175020 · ISBN-13: 978‑0691175027 · 2017

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Mitchell Cohen explores the intricate relationship between operatic development and the shifting political landscapes of early modern Europe. By analyzing seminal works from Monteverdi to Mozart, the author demonstrates how composers and librettists embedded contemporary power dynamics and social philosophies into their musical narratives.

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Publisher: Princeton University Press
2017
Pages: 477Language: English

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Inferred: 17th Century MusicInferred: 18th Century MusicInferred: European Cultural HistoryInferred: Music And PoliticsInferred: Opera History And CriticismInferred: Political PhilosophyInferred: Criticism

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