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The world of Claudio Monteverdi /

"This program, devoted to the 17th century, explains how the St. Mark's sound was first rescued and then enhanced by Claudio Monteverdi and covers the art of the madrigal, the rise of women composers, and why the world's first public opera house was built in Venice. Live performances...

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Corporate Authors: King's Consort, SEPT (Television station : France), Channel Four (Great Britain), Robclif (Firm), Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Landon, H. C. Robbins (Howard Chandler Robbins), 1926-2009, Phillips, John Michael, Norwich, John Julius, 1929-2018, King, Robert, 1960-, Fisher, Gillian (Soprano), Simpson, Glenda, Miller, David (Lutenist), Mason, Barry, Monteverdi, Claudio, 1567-1643, Schütz, Heinrich, 1585-1672, Kapsperger, Giovanni Girolamo, 1580-1651, Legrenzi, Giovanni, 1626-1690, Ferrari, Benedetto, approximately 1603-1681, Strozzi, Barbara, 1619-1677
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2003]
Series:Five centuries of music in Venice (DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:
Monteverdi, Claudio, > 1567-1643.
Schütz, Heinrich, > 1585-1672.
Kapsperger, Giovanni Girolamo, > 1580-1651.
Legrenzi, Giovanni, > 1626-1690.
Strozzi, Barbara, > 1619-1677.
Music > Italy > Venice > 17th century > History and criticism.
Composers > Italy > Venice > History > 17th century.
Venice (Italy) > History.
Documentary television programs.
Television mini-series.
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Summary:"This program, devoted to the 17th century, explains how the St. Mark's sound was first rescued and then enhanced by Claudio Monteverdi and covers the art of the madrigal, the rise of women composers, and why the world's first public opera house was built in Venice. Live performances in San Nicolo del Mendicoli and the Ducal Palace."--Container.
Item Description:Originally produced for the television program, Maestro : a musical journey through Venice.
Program is presented in two parts of approximately 28 and 24 minutes each. Includes excerpts from the music of Monteverdi, Schütz, Kapsperger, Legrenzi, and Strozzi.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (53 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Writer and music consultant, H.C. Robbins Landon ; editor, Cesca Eaton.