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While many have observed, almost in passing, that Metastasio's libretti are somewhat propagandist in support of Emperor Charles VI, there is a lacuna in the research that attempts to prove the point and explain exactly how. This book addresses the role of Metastasio's libretti in eighteenth-century literary and aristocratic society. The purpose of this book is to illustrate how Metastasio intentionally alluded to specific contemporary political events relevant to Charles VI in his libretto "La clemenza di Tito" in order to gain favor with the emperor and subtly influence public opinion in…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
While many have observed, almost in passing, that
Metastasio's libretti
are somewhat propagandist in support of Emperor
Charles VI, there is a
lacuna in the research that attempts to prove the
point and explain
exactly how. This book addresses the role of
Metastasio's libretti in
eighteenth-century literary and aristocratic society.
The purpose of this
book is to illustrate how Metastasio intentionally
alluded to specific
contemporary political events relevant to Charles VI
in his libretto "La
clemenza di Tito" in order to gain favor with the
emperor and subtly
influence public opinion in support of his patron
through his musical
drama. This book is a valuable resource for stage
directors, opera
lovers, and anyone interested in Metastasio's poetry
and its veiled
meaning in the context of eighteenth-century European
politics.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Adam Kirkpatrick, tenor, is an Assistant Professor of Music
at Kennesaw State
University, School of Music. He earned his DM in voice
performance from Florida State
University and his MM from Cincinnati College-Conservatory of
Music. Visit
www.adamkirkpatrick.com to see a detailed vita, hear recordings,
and see videos of
his performances.