The Castrati in Opera Tapa blanda - 1975

New York: Da Capo Press, 1975. From the back cover : "Castration of young boys in order to preserve their alto and soprano voices was one of the more curious aberrations of the 18th and early 19th centuries. Italian surgeons risked the penalty of death for performing the operation and the subjects themselves, excommunication from the Catholic Church (ironically, they were in constant demand to fill Roman church choirs). Nevertheless, the practice continued and scores of these inging eunuchs achieved extraordinary fame and popularity as Italian opera spread over Europe. Although criticized for their vanity and arrogance, the castrati were eagerly courted by European nobility because their bravura technique and amazing lung power ensured the success of operas by, among others, Gluck, Handel, Mozart, and Rossini - the latter himself was saved from the sugeon's knife by the last-minute intercession of his mother. Angus Heriot has written the only study in English on this bizarre period in the… Leer más

Hachette Books, 1975. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Da Capo Press, 1975. Paperback. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Calderbooks,, 1960.. Paperback. Used, very good. Almost like new. This is the 1960 paperback edition by Calderbooks of the original 1956 edition by Martin Secker & Warburg, 243 pp, sewn binding for long life. Slightest (barely visible) wear otherwise like new. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.

Da Capo Press, 1975-04-21. First Edition. paperback. Used: Good.

New York: Da Capo Press, 1975. 243p., b/w illus., stiff wrappers.

Da Capo, 1975. Pages: 243; Weight: 11.7oz; Size: 8.7" x 5.5" x 0.7". Cover has moderate edgewear and small corner creases, spine is slighgtly cocked and has a reading crease, otherwise clean, unmarked, tight. . Very Good. Soft Cover. . . .

Da Capo Press, 1975-04-21. First Edition. paperback. Used:Good.

New York: Da Capo Press, Inc, 1975. Softcover. Very Good. First paperback. First Paperback Edition. Very good, owners name on half title page, creases and light stains on spine, a few light creases in bottom of covers.

Da Capo Press, 1975-04-21. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!