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Rules of Versification, Lippmann’s Rhythmic-Musical Types, and Two Case Studies Rhythm without Measure, Accent without Beat Puccini and the End of the Great Traditionģ LESSONS IN DRAMATIC COMPOSITION I: RHYTHM Music-Instruction and study-Italy-History-19th century.ġ 2 3 4 5 16 15 14 13 12 11 In Memory of Meta Lilian Baragwanath CONTENTSġ MUSICAL TRADITIONS IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY ITALY Composition (Music)-History-19th century.ĥ. Music theory-Italy-History-19th century.Ĥ. Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924-Criticism and interpretation.ģ. Includes bibliographical references and index.Ģ. The Italian traditions and Puccini : compositional theory and practice in nineteenth-century opera / Nicholas Baragwanath. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Manufactured in the United States of America The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of the American National Standard for Information Sciences-Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI Z39.48-1992. The Association of American University Presses’ Resolution on Permissions constitutes the only exception to this prohibition. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Orders by e-mail 2011 by Nicholas Baragwanath “Dense and challenging in its detail and analysis, this work is an important addition to the growing corpus of Puccini studies. . . . The Italian Traditions and Puccini offers a guide to an informed interpretation and appreciation of Italian opera by underscoring the proximity of archaic traditions to the music of Puccini. Taking account of some 400 primary sources, Baragwanath explains the varying theories and practices of the period in light of current theoretical and analytical conceptions of this music. In this groundbreaking survey of the fundamentals, methods, and formulas that were taught at Italian music conservatories during the 19th Century, Nicholas Baragwanath explores the compositional significance of tradition in Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, Boito, and, most importantly, Puccini. not only to Puccini studies but also to the study of nineteenth-century Italian opera in general.” - Nineteenth-Century Music Review