One of the greatest mysteries in the history of music is the castrato singers of the Baroque era. Castration has existed for many thousands of years, but for the first time in history, it was used for artistic purposes. Who were these men who seemingly gave up their masculinity for the sake of music? By examining the time period and circumstances in which these musicians lived, an answer may be found. Exploring the economic, social, and political structure of the 17th and 18th centuries may reveal the mindset behind such a strange yet accepted practice. The in-depth study of their lives and careers will help lift the veil of mystery that surrounds them. Was their physical sacrifice a blessing or a curse? Was it worth it?
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc5343 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Sowle, Jennifer |
| Contributors | Dubberly, Elizabeth, Dubberly, Stephen, Snider, Jeffrey |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Sowle, Jennifer, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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