Oratorios performed at the holy sepulchre in the Bohemian lands and Austria in the 18th century (Part I) : methodological questions on the sepolcro in the period of ca. 1700–1760
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: The study is focused on specific musical-dramatic form of oratorios, which was intended for performances during the Holy Week at the holy sepulchre.Originally, the favourite form from Leopoldine Vienna found a wide use in 18 th century.The functional point of view, symbolically designated by the place and purpose of the performance, plays a decisive role in further research.Therefore, for these compositions the term "sepolcro" is used.Apart from terminological questions, the clients, who ordered these compositions, as well as forms and language problematic are researched.On several examples, the various types of themes used in sepolcros are demonstrated.
Source: Musicologica Brunensia
DOI: 10.5817/mb2018-1-6
Author: Jana Perutková
Institution: Masaryk University
Language: English
Subfield: Music
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2895299533