Cherubini
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Author Description
Biographical and critical attention has reflected the varying fortunes of Cherubini’s music over more than a century. A full-length study in English now overdue, this book is intended as a general introduction to the composer’s music. Since Cherubini wrote more than 430 compositions in the course of a long life, the author has considered both the desirability of offering an overall view of Cherubini’s musical personality in an historical perspective and the intrinsic importance of individual compositions. Where scores are readily available, as, for instance, in the case of the major church works and overtures, the author presents more detailed analysis.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the musical legacy and stylistic evolution of Luigi Cherubini to provide a comprehensive introduction to his extensive body of work. Basil Deane, drawing upon historical context and musicological analysis, argues that Cherubini’s vast output requires a balanced examination that weighs his overall artistic personality against the specific technical merits of his most significant compositions. The text serves to fill a gap in English-language scholarship regarding this influential yet historically fluctuating composer.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A survey of Cherubini’s career spanning his 430-plus compositions.
- Detailed analytical focus on major church works and overtures.
- Historical contextualization of the composer’s shifting reputation over the last century.
Scope Limits
- The study does not provide an exhaustive catalog of every minor work.
- The analysis is limited to scores that were readily available to the author at the time of writing.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational English-language introduction to Cherubini’s musical contributions. Readers frequently note that the text provides a clear, accessible entry point for those seeking to understand the composer's historical significance.
Page Count:
53
Publication Date:
1965-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0193141086
ISBN-13:
9780193141087
Biography
Music History
Subjects
Composer Studies
Musicology
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