Music and Spectacle in Baroque Rome: Barberini Patronage Under Urban VIII

Music and Spectacle in Baroque Rome: Barberini Patronage Under Urban VIII
ISBN-10
0300055285
ISBN-13
9780300055283
Category
Music
Pages
369
Language
English
Published
1994-01-01
Author
Frederick Hammond

Description

A comprehensive examination of the musical productions and festivals sponsored by the Barberini family in 17th century Rome. This work discuses what work was written under their patronage, why it was commissioned and how it related to the religious, political and aesthetic programme of the family.

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