Description |
xv, 291 p. : ill., music. |
Series |
Cambridge studies in opera |
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Cambridge studies in opera.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
The character of the actress -- "Heroick virtue" in Rodelinda and Astianatte -- Identification and illusion in Alessandro and Admeto -- Balancing power in Riccardo primo -- Senesino and the crisis of heroic masculinity -- The ornamental voice. |
Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
Subject |
Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. Operas.
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Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759 -- Performances.
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Cuzzoni, Francesca, 1696-1778 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Bordoni, Faustina, 1697-1781 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Opera -- 18th century.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
ProQuest (Firm)
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ISBN |
9781107033375 (hardback) |
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9781107058194 (electronic bk.) |
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