Description
Arne, Thomas: Judgment of Paris, The
Ref
MB42
Categories
Collected Editions
,
Musica Britannica
,
Operas, Odes & Oratorios
,
Vocal & Opera
By
Thomas Arne
Edited by Ian Spink
First published in 1978
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Dimensions (mm): 330 x 254 x 14
Weight: 0.742kg
Composed in 1740, this is a fascinating late example of the English masque tradition, and a relatively early work by a composer who began to occupy a central role in the life of London’s musical theatre at about the time when Handel was abandoning Italian opera in favour of oratorio.
The performing material is
available for rental
.
