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Benjamin Britten: Stylistic Devices And Characteristics Of Peter Grimes, Aletha Warring Farrell
Benjamin Britten: Stylistic Devices And Characteristics Of Peter Grimes, Aletha Warring Farrell
Graduate Student Research Papers
It is the purpose of this study to investigate, compile and elucidate techniques, devices, and stylistic characteristics employed by Benjamin Britten in the opera Peter Grimes.
Puccini's Treatment Of Verismo, Janet M. Ice
Puccini's Treatment Of Verismo, Janet M. Ice
Graduate Student Research Papers
The employment of verismo, or realism, in opera did not begin with Puccini; however, his treatment developed the concept to its fullest. Inasmuch as Puccini was one of the foremost composers of his time, a study of his treatment of verismo seems valuable.
Monteverdi: Characteristics Of His Operatic Style, Mallory C. Mcmanus
Monteverdi: Characteristics Of His Operatic Style, Mallory C. Mcmanus
Graduate Student Research Papers
With this emphasis on textual understanding, opera, as introduced by a group or amateur composers called the Florentine Camerata, was born. These composers wrote in a recitative style for the solo voice. Being amateurs, however, they did not possess the professional musicianship to amplify the textual implications. Therefore, Monteverdi, the trained musician, established many musical innovations still in effect.