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Sowle, Jennifer, The Castrato Sacrifice: Was it Justified? Master of Arts (Music), August
2006, 65 pages, references, 30 titles.
One of the greatest mysteries in the history of music is the castrato singers of the Baroque
era. Castration has existed for many thousands of years, but for the first time in history, it was
used for artistic purposes. Who were these men who seemingly gave up their masculinity for the
sake of music? By examining the time period and circumstances in which these musicians lived,
an answer may be found. Exploring the economic, social, and political structure of the 17th and
18th centuries may reveal the mindset behind such a strange yet accepted practice. The in-depth
study of their lives and careers will help lift the veil of mystery that surrounds them. Was their
physical sacrifice a blessing or a curse? Was it worth it?
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Sowle, Jennifer. The Castrato Sacrifice: Was it Justified?, thesis, August 2006; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc5343/m1/2/: accessed April 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .