Francesca Caccini's Il primo libro delle musiche of 1618: A Modern Critical Edition of the Secular Monodies (Publications of the Early Music Intitute) [Spiral-bound]

Francesca Caccini (Author), Ronald James Alexander (Editor), Richard Savino (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 18, 2004 | Series: Publications of the Early Music Intitute

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A useful book and good value."--Early Music Review, 104, December 2004

About the Author

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 is active as featured performer, concerto soloist, and accompanist. His recordings include a collection of monodies by Barbara Strozzi with soprano Emanuela Galli and Ensemble Gallilei (Stradivarius, Milano). He is presently Professor of Music at the California State University at Sacramento.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 96 pages
• Publisher: Indiana University Press (June 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0253211395
• ISBN-13: 978-0253211392
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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