Publication of Il teatro alla moda
- When
- 1720
- Where
- Venice
- Episodes
- 1
In 1720, Benedetto Marcello anonymously published the satirical pamphlet Il teatro alla moda in Venice. The work expressed his critical opinions on the contemporary state of musical drama.
Episodes
Background and detail
Authorial Context. Benedetto Marcello was a Venetian nobleman, composer, and writer. Born in Venice, he was a member of the aristocratic Marcello family and often referred to as Patrizio Veneto in his musical compositions.
The Pamphlet. Marcello used the pamphlet Il teatro alla moda to vent his opinions regarding the state of musical drama at the time. The text was published anonymously in Venice in 1720.
People involved
- Benedetto Marcello · Author and composer
Sources
- Benedetto Marcello Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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