Publisher's Synopsis
Isaias, also known as Isaiah: A Sacred Cantata, is a book written by Giuseppe Albini in 1887. The book is a musical composition based on the biblical book of Isaiah, which is a collection of prophecies and messages from God to the people of Israel. The cantata is written for solo voices, choir, and orchestra, and it is divided into several parts that correspond to different sections of the book of Isaiah. The musical style is typical of the late Romantic period, with lush harmonies, soaring melodies, and dramatic contrasts. The text of the cantata is in Latin, and it includes passages from the book of Isaiah as well as other biblical texts. Isaias is considered a masterpiece of sacred music, and it has been performed by many choirs and orchestras around the world. The book is a valuable resource for musicians, scholars, and anyone interested in the intersection of music and religion.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.