Includes bibliographical references (pages 387-406) and index.
The life. Castelfranco and Padua 1654-1667 ; Munich 1667-1688 ; Hanover 1688-1703 ; Düsseldorf 1703-1709 ; Apostolic Vicar of North Germany 1709-1728 -- The music. The sacred works ; The operas, I : general survey ; The operas, II : case-studies ; The chamber music ; Conclusion: personality and achievement.
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Composer, diplomat, and bishop - Agostino Steffani (1654-1728) was one of the most remarkable figures in late-17th and early-18th century Europe. This book discusses all the periods and facets of Agostino Steffani's extraordinary career and examines his entire output of musical works.