The practice of 'pasticcio' was common to many European theatres in the 18th century; only recently, however, has the phenomenon begun to be investigated without prejudice. The essay highlights some characteristics and some specific cases related to the Neapolitan milieu: the practice of 'pasticcio' in both texts and music to add comic elements; the role of impresarios and especially singers; the not necessarily aesthetically minor status of pasticcio operas; the various degrees and modes of adaptations and collaborations.

Collaboration, arrangement, ‘dressing’: The different recipes for the pasticcio alla napoletana in the first half of the 18th century

Angela Romagnoli
2021-01-01

Abstract

The practice of 'pasticcio' was common to many European theatres in the 18th century; only recently, however, has the phenomenon begun to be investigated without prejudice. The essay highlights some characteristics and some specific cases related to the Neapolitan milieu: the practice of 'pasticcio' in both texts and music to add comic elements; the role of impresarios and especially singers; the not necessarily aesthetically minor status of pasticcio operas; the various degrees and modes of adaptations and collaborations.
2021
978-3-8376-4885-0
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