Oratorio and Sacred Opera, 1700-1825: Terminology and Genre Distinction

What distinguishes Italian oratorio from Italian sacred opera in the period from around 1700 to around 1825? The question arises from the significant difference between the use of the term ‘oratorio’ by Italian writers and composers at the beginning and end of this period. About 1700 nearly all Ital...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the Royal Musical Association 1979-01, Vol.106 (1), p.88-104
1. Verfasser:	Smither, Howard E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Librettos Musical performance Opera Oratorios Oratory Orchestras Sacred music Singers Terminology Theater
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