This study stems from discoveries in a trove of documents belonging to Charles-Henri de Lorraine, prince de Vaudâemont, who served as governor of Milan under t

Drawing on extensive archival work, this book examines the crucial contribution of Neapolitan string virtuosi to the dissemination of instrumental music and to

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

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A collection of essays by international writers on the evolution of ballet.