Vienna Don Giovanni

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The book delves into the compositional history of Don Giovanni, revealing detailed evidence that supports Da Ponte's memories of the opera's revision process in Vienna as interactive. It proposes a general theory of transmission, which distinguishes between the dynamic nature of re-creation and the fixed nature of replication in the context of operatic texts. This exploration enhances understanding of the complexities involved in the evolution of the opera's composition.