The Standard Cantatas, Their Stories, Their Music, And Their Composers

The Standard Cantatas, Their Stories, Their Music, And Their Composers: A Handbook (1887) is a comprehensive guide to the most popular cantatas of the time. Written by George Putnam Upton, the book provides detailed information about the stories behind each cantata, the music, and the composers who created them. The handbook is organized by composer and includes biographical information as well as analysis of their works. Upton's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scholars and casual readers. The Standard Cantatas, Their Stories, Their Music, And Their Composers: A Handbook (1887) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of classical music and the development of the cantata genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.