The Standard Cantatas: Their Stories, Their Music, and Their Composers by Upton
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| Author | Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919 |
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| Title |
The Standard Cantatas: Their Stories, Their Music, and Their Composers A Handbook |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32248 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 283 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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