Project Gutenberg 2012-07-08 Public domain in the USA. 451 Edwards, H. Sutherland (Henry Sutherland) 1828 1906 Edwards, Henry Sutherland Edwards, Sutherland 42029956 History of the Opera from its Origin in Italy to the present Time With Anecdotes of the Most Celebrated Composers and Vocalists of Europe Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "History of the Opera from its Origin in Italy to the Present Time" by Sutherland Edwards is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the development of opera, tracing its roots from early Italian productions to its influences and adaptations across Europe, particularly in Germany, France, and England. The book not only discusses the evolution of the art form but also includes anecdotes about notable composers and vocalists who shaped its history. The opening of the book introduces opera as a complex art form that combines music, poetry, and visual spectacle. Edwards addresses the origins of opera in Italy, highlighting its development from sacred musical plays and the significance of the early works such as "Dafne" and "Euridice." Through detailed historical context, he illuminates how opera's appeal was influenced by advancements in scenic design and orchestration, detailing various composers' contributions to the genre's evolution. The initial chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of how this unique form of entertainment became ingrained in European culture, reflecting the concurrent artistic movements of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40164/40164-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Opera ML Text Category: History - European Category: Art Category: Music 1211331 2025-08-16T10:13:48.463642 text/html 1176229 2024-10-23T09:30:23 text/html 487621 2025-08-16T10:14:04.328588 application/epub+zip 515858 2025-08-16T10:13:50.822646 application/epub+zip 515858 2025-08-16T10:13:49.663667 application/epub+zip 876778 2025-08-16T10:14:14.131530 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 765614 2025-08-16T10:14:03.282592 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 764060 2022-09-18T11:46:33.252940 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1001416 2025-08-16T10:13:46.062720 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1001402 2012-07-08T10:24:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16791 2025-08-16T10:14:14.311514 application/rdf+xml 9986 2025-08-16T10:13:49.867652 image/jpeg 1380 2025-08-16T10:13:49.764637 image/jpeg 468319 2025-08-16T10:13:48.550671 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia