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This book presents a collection of letters written by 18th-century Portuguese musician Antonio da Costa. Living in exile from Portugal, Costa's letters offer a unique insight into the music scene in Europe during his lifetime. He was acquainted with several esteemed figures in music, such as Gluck and Burney, and his writings reflect his candid and often critical opinions on contemporary musical practices. Through Costa's commentary, readers gain a glimpse into the musical landscape of 18th-century Europe, and are provided a valuable perspective on the life and work of a Portuguese musician living abroad during a time of significant musical change.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of letters written by 18th-century Portuguese musician Antonio da Costa. Living in exile from Portugal, Costa's letters offer a unique insight into the music scene in Europe during his lifetime. He was acquainted with several esteemed figures in music, such as Gluck and Burney, and his writings reflect his candid and often critical opinions on contemporary musical practices. Through Costa's commentary, readers gain a glimpse into the musical landscape of 18th-century Europe, and are provided a valuable perspective on the life and work of a Portuguese musician living abroad during a time of significant musical change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366650330_0
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