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Isacco Figura Del Redentore

Isacco Figura Del Redentore

Hardcover

Bible StudiesOperaPlays

ISBN10: 1024637646
ISBN13: 9781024637649
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Isacco Figura Del Redentore is a dramatic work intended for musical performance, specifically crafted for the court theater of Bavaria in 1749. Written by Pietro Metastasio with music by Antonio Predieri, this opera presents the biblical figure of Isaac as a symbol of redemption. This historic libretto offers insights into the intersection of religious themes and courtly entertainment during the 18th century. The work provides a window into the cultural and artistic tastes of the Bavarian electorate and the operatic conventions of the era. Its value lies in its historical significance as a representation of religious drama performed in a European court, making it a compelling subject for scholars of music, theater, and religious studies.

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