The Standard Cantatas: Their Stories, Their Music, and Their Composers by Upton

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Author Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919
Title The Standard Cantatas: Their Stories, Their Music, and Their Composers
A Handbook
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Summary "The Standard Cantatas: Their Stories, Their Music, and Their Composers" by George P. Upton is a comprehensive handbook written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a guide to the cantata genre, including sketches of notable works and biographies of their composers, while also providing an analysis of the history and evolution of the cantata form. It aims to educate music enthusiasts—particularly those who are not trained musicians—about the significant contributions to this musical tradition. At the start of the book, Upton introduces the concept of the cantata, tracing its origins and development from early Italian music through to its various adaptations. He discusses the challenges of defining what constitutes a cantata due to its flexible nature and the wide range of compositions it encompasses. The opening sections highlight the contributions of key composers, including Bach, Berlioz, and Beethoven, offering insights into their notable works and the contexts from which they emerged, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of significant cantatas in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class MT: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Cantatas -- History and criticism
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EBook-No. 32248
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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