Anna Bolena and the Artistic Maturity of Gaetano Donizetti |
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Author:
| Gossett, Philip |
Series title: | Studies in Musical Genesis and Structure Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-313205-4 |
Publication Date: | Mar 1985 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $58.00 |
Book Description:
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In this close study of Donizetti's seminal masterpiece Anna Bolena, Gossett examines the composer's autograph manuscripts to reveal the arduous procedure of composition as well as his relationship with the Rossinian tradition and his efforts to define a personal style. Gossett also develops a general vocabulary and method for the analysis of Italian Opera.
In this close study of Donizetti's seminal masterpiece Anna Bolena, Gossett examines the composer's autograph manuscripts to reveal the arduous procedure of composition as well as his relationship with the Rossinian tradition and his efforts to define a personal style. Gossett also develops a general vocabulary and method for the analysis of Italian Opera.