Vivaldi (Master Musicians Series)
Vivaldi (Master Musicians Series) by Michael Talbot, published by Oxford University Press on February 22, 2000, is a detailed exploration of the life and work of the renowned composer Antonio Vivaldi. This 2nd edition spans 262 pages and is presented in English. The book offers a comprehensive look at Vivaldi’s personal history, social context, and the influences that shaped his music, distinguishing it from other biographies that focus solely on musical compositions.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Vivaldi’s inspirations and experiences, alongside an accessible discussion of his works. The volume includes valuable reference materials such as a detailed chronology of Vivaldi’s life, a complete list of his compositions, a glossary of key figures in his life, and a select bibliography. This edition aims to engage music scholars, serious musicians, and music enthusiasts by providing a well-rounded understanding of Vivaldi’s contributions to the world of music.
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Celebrating its 100th anniversary, this extraordinary series continues to amaze and captivate its readers with detailed insight into the lives and work of music’s geniuses. Unlike other composer biographies that focus narrowly on the music, this series explores the personal history of each composer and the social context surrounding the music. In a precise, engaging, and authoritative manner, each volume combines a vivid portrait of the master musicians’ inspirations, influences, life experiences, even their weaknesses, with an accessible discussion of their work-all in roughly 300 pages. Further, each volume offers superb reference material, including a detailed life and times chronology, a complete list of works, a personalia glossary highlighting the important people in the composer’s life, and a select bibliography. Under the supervision of music expert and series general editor Stanley Sadie, Master Musicians will certainly proceed to delight music scholars, serious musicians, and all music lovers for another hundred years.
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