There is also an undeniable continuity between the often remarkably progressive and powerfully expressive dramatic manner of late Baroque and early Classical accompanied recitative and the tendency towards more continuous lyric melody of much Romantic opera.
Originally quoted by Teo.
Thank you Teo and thank you Inda for your reply.
I will have this information printed out for me so that I can spend a little more time absorbing it all.
Sincerely,
Gisele