Description
Catalog of the musical collections of the National Museum of Theater: Spanish music
Book Summary
This work offers an exhaustive cataloging and systematization of the Spanish musical collections held at the National Museum of Theater. The reader will find a detailed record of scores, manuscripts, and sound documents that make up a theatrical heritage of incalculable value. More than a simple list, this catalog is presented as a fundamental tool for research, musicology, and the recovery of the historical memory of musical theater in Spain. It is a gateway to a cultural legacy that deserves to be known and studied.
What is it about?
The book focuses on the cataloging and systematization of the musical collections of the National Museum of Theater, specifically those related to Spanish music. Through meticulous work, the authors identify, describe, and organize a set of materials that include scores, manuscripts, librettos, and other sound documents. The work not only records the existence of these collections but also contextualizes them within the history of theater and music in Spain, facilitating their consultation and study. It is an essential resource for understanding the evolution of Spanish scenic music and for highlighting a heritage that would otherwise remain hidden.
Main themes
- Cataloging and systematization of musical collections.
- Spanish musical heritage in the theatrical field.
- Musicology and studies on scenic music.
- History of musical theater in Spain.
- Museology and documentary heritage management.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for musicologists, theater researchers, art historians, librarians, archivists, and museologists specializing in documentary heritage. It is also of great interest to students of musicology, performing arts, and cultural management, as well as to any professional or enthusiast who wishes to deepen their knowledge of Spanish theatrical music and its historical legacy.
What this book contributes
- Provides a systematic and reliable record of the musical collections of the National Museum of Theater, facilitating research.
- Highlights and makes visible a cultural heritage that is often unknown, contributing to its conservation and dissemination.
- Offers a solid documentary base for future studies on Spanish scenic music.
- Helps to understand the evolution and connections between music and theater in Spain over time.
Technical specifications
- Author: Gutiérrez, P.; Gómez, Eugenio
- Publisher: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: THEATRICAL STUDIES, MUSIC, BIBLIOGRAPHIES, CATALOGS, MUSEOLOGY AND HERITAGE STUDIES
- Collection: TBD COLLECTION
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 1998
- Number of pages: 224
- Weight: 400 g
Editorial review
This is a specialized reference work that rigorously fulfills its cataloging function. Its value lies in the systematization of a specific heritage collection, offering researchers a precise and reliable consultation tool. Although its approach is very technical, it is indispensable for those working in musicology, theater history, or cultural heritage management. It is a book that, without fanfare, contributes significantly to the knowledge and preservation of Spanish scenic music.