Overview

Francesca Caccini (1587-ca.1640) was an accomplished composer, singer, and instrumentalist in the tradition of the Florentine Camerata. Her 1618 volume ""Il primo libro delle musiche"" was dedicated to her patron the Cardinal dei Medici (1596-1666). This modern critical edition presents 17 secular monodies for one and two voices with figured bass accompaniment from this landmark collection. The book includes text translations, biographical and stylistic essays, recommendations on performance practice, and other commentary.

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Author:   Francesca Caccini ,  Ronald James Alexander ,  Richard Savino
Publisher:   Indiana University Press
Imprint:   Indiana University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.281kg
ISBN:  

9780253211392

ISBN 10:   0253211395
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   18 June 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preliminary Table of Contents: Preface I. Overview and Commentary Introduction: Francesca Caccini (1587-ca. 1640) Il primo libro delle musiche The Present Edition Performance Practice Accompaniment Ornamentation Textual Commentary and Translations Notes Bibliography II. The Secular Monodies of Il primo libro delle musiche [1] Ardo infelice, e palesar non tento [2] Io mi distruggo, et ardo [3] Lasciatemi qui solo [4] Io veggio i campi verdeggiar fecondi [5] La pastorella mia tra i fiori, è 'l giglio [6] Rendi alle mie speranze il verde, e i fiori [7] Dov'io credea le mie speranze vere [8] S'io men vò, morirò [9] Non sò se quel sorriso [10] Chi desia di saper che cosa è Amore [11] Che t'ho fatt'io? [12] O vive rose [13] Se muove a giurar fede [14] Ch'Amor sia nudo, e pur con l'ali al tergo [15] Fresche aurette [16] Dispiegate [17] O chiome belle

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A useful book and good value. --Early Music Review, 104, December 2004

Author Information

Ronald James Alexander (1961-1990) received a Master of Music Degree at the University of California at Davis, and, at the time of his death, was enrolled in the Ph.D. program in musicology at Stanford University. An avid sports enthusiast and versatile musician, he studied classical guitar and lute at California State University at Sacramento. Guitarist and lutist Richard Savino is active as featured performer, concerto soloist, and accompanist. His recordings include a collection of monodies by Barbara Strozzi with soprano Emanuela Galli and Ensemble Gallilei (Stradivarius, Milano). He is presently Professor of Music at the California State University at Sacramento.

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