The Baroque libretto
Subtitle: Italian operas and oratorios in the Thomas Fisher Library at the University of Toronto
By: Domenico Pietropaolo and Mary Ann Parker
Contributors: Parker, Mary Ann, 1951-
Series: [Toronto Italian studies]; Toronto Italian studies
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Toronto; Buffalo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9781442641631
Subjects: Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library; Catalogs; Opera; Analysis, appreciation; Librettos; Bibliography
Description: "The Thomas Fisher Library at the University of Toronto houses a major collection of opera and oratorio librettos associated with performances across Europe. In addition to containing the text of musical dramas, these books incorporate aspects of historical detail and literary history, as well as biographical details of performers. The Baroque Libretto catalogues the Baroque Italian operas and oratorios in the Fisher Library and offers an analysis of how the study of libretto can inform the understanding of opera. The volume also catalogues French and English items from the same period in appendices.

This comprehensive discussion draws on the literary, musical, dramatic, and theatrical aspects of each libretto while also considering its philosophical, historical, social, and economic contexts. The result is a work with appeal for those curious about the operatic genre and contemporary European culture."--pub. desc.
Notes: Series from dust jacket.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 228-233) and indexes.