Gluck And The Opera: A Study In Musical History (1895)

""Gluck and the Opera: A Study in Musical History"" is a book written by Ernest Newman in 1895. The book focuses on the life and works of Christoph Willibald Gluck, an influential composer of the 18th century. Newman provides a detailed analysis of Gluck's musical style and his contribution to the development of opera. He also explores the historical context in which Gluck worked, including the political and social factors that influenced his compositions. The book includes a comprehensive biography of Gluck, as well as a critical examination of his major works, including ""Orfeo ed Euridice"" and ""Iphig�����nie en Tauride."" Overall, ""Gluck and the Opera"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music and the development of opera as an art form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.