Publisher's Synopsis
Gluck and the Opera: A Study in Musical History is a book written by Ernest Newman in 1895. The book explores the life and work of Christoph Willibald Gluck, an influential composer of the 18th century. Newman delves into Gluck's early life and musical training, and examines his contributions to the development of opera. The book also explores Gluck's collaborations with librettists and his efforts to reform the opera genre, which had become overly ornate and focused on spectacle rather than storytelling. Newman provides detailed analyses of Gluck's most famous works, including Orfeo ed Euridice and Alceste, and contextualizes them within the broader history of opera. The book is a comprehensive study of Gluck's life and work, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of opera and classical music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
