Concierto barroco / Baroque Concert
Novel , 1974
Alianza
Pages: 104
The plot of Baroque Concert is based on a historical event: the composition and premiere in Venice in 1773 of an opera by Vivaldi about Montezuma. Intrigued by the play of Baroque resources suggested by this theatrical performance, Carpentier takes us into an entertaining tale that narrates the adventures of an Indian who, accompanied by his servant, arrives in Europe to search for musical instruments. Its theme is the encounter between two continents. However, in this story, history also transfigures itself and introduces elements of the future: Scarlatti and Handel coexist with Stravinsky and Louis Armstrong.