Gilding a Darksome Heaven (The Orchid)
Selestino! Selestino!In the Baroque era, castrati were both legend and rock star, unearthly creatures neither man, woman, nor child. Audiences fell at their feet—swooned, fainted, clamored to be their lovers . . . men and women alike.But castration was banned, and now their operatic roles are...
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Selestino! Selestino!In the Baroque era, castrati were both legend and rock star, unearthly creatures neither man, woman, nor child. Audiences fell at their feet—swooned, fainted, clamored to be their lovers . . . men and women alike.But castration was banned, and now their operatic roles are sung by sopranos and countertenors, or male altos.Evan Lewis is one such countert
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Format: Kindle Edition
ASIN: B005HHU484
Pages no: 621
Edition language: English
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