02401cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000590012624501450018526400510033030000470038133600260042833700260045433800360048050000310051650801980054752012270074553400450197265300100201785600430202799900170207040164UtSlPG20260610133923.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a42029956  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aML1 aEdwards, H. Sutherlandq(Henry Sutherland),d1828-190610aHistory of the Opera from its Origin in Italy to the present Time :bWith Anecdotes of the Most Celebrated Composers and Vocalists of Europe 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-07-08  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)  a"History of the Opera from its Origin in Italy to the Present Time" by Sutherland Edwards is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the development of opera, tracing its roots from early Italian productions to its influences and adaptations across Europe, particularly in Germany, France, and England. The book not only discusses the evolution of the art form but also includes anecdotes about notable composers and vocalists who shaped its history.  The opening of the book introduces opera as a complex art form that combines music, poetry, and visual spectacle. Edwards addresses the origins of opera in Italy, highlighting its development from sacred musical plays and the significance of the early works such as "Dafne" and "Euridice." Through detailed historical context, he illuminates how opera's appeal was influenced by advancements in scenic design and orchestration, detailing various composers' contributions to the genre's evolution. The initial chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of how this unique form of entertainment became ingrained in European culture, reflecting the concurrent artistic movements of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOpera40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40164  c81003d81003