Catalogo Natale ENG

Books for Christmas
Can music be a gateway to truth?
And how can this happen? This
book explores the fascinating
narrative of the relationship
between music and faith, in
dialogue with major figures of the
Italian culture. Dante’s itinerary to
God in the Divina Commedia can
be described as a musical path; the
popularity of Verdi’s Va’, pensiero
dovetails with Italy’s recent history
and expresses the feelings and
prayers of the Istrian exiles;
the influence of Petrarch on European poetry and music is
felt in J. S. Bach’s sacred output, which also comprises his
own transcription of a Marian devotional work by Pergolesi.
Each of the four chapters of this book focuses on one of
these four leading characters of Italian history (Dante,
Petrarch, Pergolesi and Verdi), whose artistry shaped our
culture. They also created new ways to express the splendour
of truth, which transforms aesthetic enjoyment into the
contemplation of the ultimate Good, the radiant beauty of
God.
Through Music to Truth is published by Effatà
and is available online for 14€.