Portrait of a Castrato: Politics, Patronage, and Music in the Life of Atto Melani

Abstract

Introduction 1. Creating a castrato 2. The politics of patronage: 1638-53 3. In pursuit of prestige: 1653-5 4. The sexuality of the castrato 5. Disgrace and transformation: 1656-71 6. Atto Melani and the cantata 7. Completing the portrait: 1671-1714 Appendices: A. The letters of Atto Melani B. Letters addressed to or concerning Atto Melani C. Satires: Sopra Atto Melani musico and Al Signor Atto Melani D. Excerpt from the Receuil des defenses of Nicolas Fouquet E. Biographical sketch from Tommaso Trenta's Memorie F. The cantata texts of Atto Melani, with analyses and translations G. The Wills: For Italy For France H. The cabinet in the 'Salotto dell'Abbate Melani', from the inventory of 1782.

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