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Contents: Preface Competition and pre-eminence First fruits of genius on the world stage Cardinal d'Este Maestro di cappella Secular music for a prince of the church The 'buon compagno' pope The Ferrarese interlude 'Gentildonne' Roman confraternities Homeland and compatriots 'Musici di Roma' 'Stravaganze d'amore' The new pope A job in Mantua? 'His heart in France' A 'new aria' The grand duke's wedding Orsini and Montalto The peak of his career From Vatican Palace to Polish court Repentance? The 'Wise Fool' The Platonic spirit A new style Order and significance Seconda prattica and second Renaissance Bibliography Index of compositions by Marenzio General index.

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