Opera And Oratorio: A Study In Music Appreciation

The Opera and Oratorio: A Study in Music Appreciation by Anne Shaw Faulkner is a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating two of the most important forms of classical music: opera and oratorio. The book provides a detailed history of both forms, tracing their evolution from their origins in the Baroque period to the present day.The first part of the book focuses on opera, providing an overview of its development and exploring its various elements, including libretto, music, and staging. The author also discusses the different types of opera, such as comic opera, grand opera, and opera seria, and provides examples of famous works from each genre.The second part of the book is devoted to oratorio, which is a form of religious music that tells a story through music, often using biblical texts. The author discusses the history of oratorio, its development, and its various forms, including the cantata and the passion. She also provides examples of famous oratorios, such as Handel's Messiah and Bach's St. Matthew Passion.Throughout the book, the author provides musical examples and analyses, as well as historical and cultural context to help readers understand and appreciate the music. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both music students and general readers who are interested in learning more about these important forms of classical music.THIS 88 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: What We Hear In Music: A Course Of Study In Music Appreciation And History, by Anne Shaw Faulkner. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419168053.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.