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Francesca Caccini's 'Il Primo Libro delle Musiche' of 1618
Caccini, Francesca. Ed(S): Alexander, Ronald James; Savino, Richard
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Description for Francesca Caccini's 'Il Primo Libro delle Musiche' of 1618
Paperback. Originally published in 1618, this modern edition contains 17 secular monodies for voice with figured bas accompaniment and includes text translations, biographical and stylistic essays, and other commentary. Editor(s): Alexander, Ronald James; Savino, Richard. Num Pages: 96 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC3; AVGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 222 x 13. Weight in Grams: 280.
Francesca Caccini (1587–ca.1640) was an accomplished composer, singer, and instrumentalist in the tradition of the Florentine Camerata. Her 1618 volume Il primo libro delle musiche was dedicated to her patron the Cardinal de' Medici (1596–1666).
This modern critical edition presents 17 secular monodies for one and two voices with figured bass accompaniment from this landmark collection. The book includes text translations, biographical and stylistic essays, recommendations on performance practice, and other commentary.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN, United States
ISBN
9780253211392
SKU
V9780253211392
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About Caccini, Francesca. Ed(S): Alexander, Ronald James; Savino, Richard
Ronald James Alexander (1961-1990) received a Master of Music Degree at the University of California at Davis, and, at the time of his death, was enrolled in the Ph.D. program in musicology at Stanford University. An avid sports enthusiast and versatile musician, he studied classical guitar and lute at California State University at Sacramento. Guitarist and lutist Richard Savino ... Read more
Reviews for Francesca Caccini's 'Il Primo Libro delle Musiche' of 1618
"A useful book and good value."
Early Music Review, 104, December 2004
Early Music Review, 104, December 2004