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Ratings: ★★★★★ (4.9/5)
Genre: #MusicHistory #Biography #Reference #BaroqueMusic

Book Review:
This book is based on The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, the most comprehensive and up-to-date body of musical knowledge ever gathered. It features authoritative biographical essays and musical assessments of six great Italian Baroque composers: Claudio Monteverdi, Girolamo Frescobaldi, Francesco Cavalli, Arcangelo Corelli, Alessandro Scarlatti, and Antonio Vivaldi (with Domenico Scarlatti also included). Written by a team of leading scholars including professors from Oxford, Ferrara, and Cornell universities, each entry includes a definitive discussion of the composer's life and works, a comprehensive work-list, an index, and a fully revised bibliography. This volume is an indispensable reference for music lovers, students, and professionals seeking authoritative information on the masters of the Italian Baroque.