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Title

  • Main Title The Castrato Sacrifice: Was it Justified?

Creator

  • Author: Sowle, Jennifer
    Creator Type: Personal

Contributor

  • Chair: Dubberly, Elizabeth
    Contributor Type: Personal
    Contributor Info: Major Professor
  • Committee Member: Dubberly, Stephen
    Contributor Type: Personal
  • Committee Member: Snider, Jeffrey
    Contributor Type: Personal

Publisher

  • Name: University of North Texas
    Place of Publication: Denton, Texas

Date

  • Creation: 2006-08
  • Digitized: 2008-04-02

Language

  • English

Description

  • Content Description: 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?

Subject

  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: Castrati -- Moral and ethical aspects.
  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: Music -- 17th century -- History and criticism.
  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: Music -- 18th century -- History and criticism.
  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: Music -- Social aspects.
  • Keyword: castrato
  • Keyword: Balatri
  • Keyword: Farinelli
  • Keyword: sacrifice

Collection

  • Name: UNT Theses and Dissertations
    Code: UNTETD

Institution

  • Name: UNT Libraries
    Code: UNT

Rights

  • Rights Access: public
  • Rights License: copyright
  • Rights Holder: Sowle, Jennifer
  • Rights Statement: Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Resource Type

  • Thesis or Dissertation

Format

  • Text

Identifier

  • OCLC: 143975479
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc5343

Degree

  • Degree Name: Master of Arts
  • Degree Level: Master's
  • Degree Discipline: Music
  • Academic Department: College of Music
  • Degree Grantor: University of North Texas

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