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Scientific notes of the Gnesins Russian Academy of Music
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Irina Susidko Tommaso Traetta: between Manheim and St. Petersburg

Abstract: Tommaso Traetta’s ‘Sofonisba’ (Manheim, 1762) and ‘Antigona’ (St. Petersburg, 1772) are among the best examples of reformatory operas of the second half of the 18th century. The author shows the influence of different national traditions on Traetta’s style giving the examples of the famous Manheim orchestra’s manner of performance and also highly acclaimed vocal culture of Russian choral singing.


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Tommaso Traetta; ‘Sofonisba’; ‘Antigona’; opera-seria; opera reform.


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