From the outset, French opera generated an enormous diversity of literature, familiarity with which greatly enhances our understanding of this unique art form.

From the outset, French opera generated an enormous diversity of literature, familiarity with which greatly enhances our understanding of this unique art form.

Examines the evolving practices in music, librettos, choreographed dance, and staging throughout the history of French Baroque opera.

From the outset, French opera generated an enormous diversity of literature, familiarity with which enhances our understanding of this unique art form. Yet rela

After situating the libretti in the context of French classicism, the author first discusses the prologues to the Quinault-Lully operas, then devotes a chapter