The Standard Oratorios, Their Stories, Their Music, And Their Composers
A Handbook (1886)
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The Standard Oratorios, Their Stories, Their Music, And Their Composers: A Handbook (1886) is a book written by George Putnam Upton. This book is a comprehensive guide to the most famous oratorios in the Western classical music tradition. It provides detailed descriptions of the stories, music, and composers of each oratorio, along with historical context and analysis.The book covers a wide range of oratorios from various time periods and composers, including Handel's Messiah, Bach's St. Matthew Passion, and Mendelssohn's Elijah. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific oratorio and includes a ...
The Standard Oratorios, Their Stories, Their Music, And Their Composers: A Handbook (1886) is a book written by George Putnam Upton. This book is a comprehensive guide to the most famous oratorios in the Western classical music tradition. It provides detailed descriptions of the stories, music, and composers of each oratorio, along with historical context and analysis.The book covers a wide range of oratorios from various time periods and composers, including Handel's Messiah, Bach's St. Matthew Passion, and Mendelssohn's Elijah. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific oratorio and includes a synopsis of the story, a discussion of the musical themes and motifs, and biographical information about the composer.In addition to the detailed analysis of each oratorio, the book also provides a broader historical and cultural context for the development of the oratorio as a musical form. It discusses the role of oratorios in religious and secular contexts, and highlights the ways in which composers have used the form to explore themes of faith, redemption, and social justice.Overall, The Standard Oratorios, Their Stories, Their Music, And Their Composers: A Handbook (1886) is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and development of Western classical music, and a valuable reference for musicians, scholars, and music lovers alike.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.
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