Includes bibliographical references (p. [390]-417) and index.
Contents:
Creating a castrato -- The politics of patronage: 1638-1653 -- In pursuit of prestige: 1653-1655 -- The sexuality of the castrato -- Disgrace and transformation: 1656-1671 -- Atto Melani and the cantata -- Completing the portrait: 1671-1714.
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