The Early Music Show - The Birth of Opera

Catherine Bott explores the origins of opera, examining the genre from its earliest days in the courts of Florence and Rome

The Early Music Show - The Birth of Opera - The Birth of Opera: The Accademia degli Incogniti

Catherine Bott explores opera's success in Venice and the mysterious Accademia degli Incogniti's role. Opera arrived in 1637 and heralded a virtual avalanche of new productions.

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The Early Music Show - The Birth of Opera - The Birth of Opera: Why Venice?

Catherine Bott explores opera's origins in the courts of Florence and Rome, how it came to Venice during the 1637 carnival season and why it truly flourished there.

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