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Portrait of a Castrato

- Politics, Patronage, and Music in the Life of Atto Melani

About Portrait of a Castrato

Exploring the fascinating life of the most documented musician of the seventeenth century, Freitas tells how the castrato Atto Melani rose to musical and social prominence. Whether Atto was singing, spying, having sex, composing, or rejecting his art, this book illustrates how music-making was always also a negotiation for power.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521885218
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 452
  • Published:
  • May 13, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 183x256x27 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 1058 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: January 11, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of Portrait of a Castrato

Exploring the fascinating life of the most documented musician of the seventeenth century, Freitas tells how the castrato Atto Melani rose to musical and social prominence. Whether Atto was singing, spying, having sex, composing, or rejecting his art, this book illustrates how music-making was always also a negotiation for power.

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