The Cambridge Companion to Monteverdi

By: John Whenham

Book Overview

Claudio Monteverdi is one of the most important figures of 'early' music, a composer whose music speaks powerfully and directly to modern audiences. This book, first published in 2007, provides an authoritative treatment of Monteverdi and his music, complementing Paolo Fabbri's standard biography of the composer. Written by leading specialists in the field, it is aimed at students, performers and music-lovers in general and adds significantly to our...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521697980
• ISBN13: 9780521697989
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 9.6"