The Gesualdo Hex: Music, Myth, and Memory

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Set against the backdrop of the Renaissance, this biography delves into the life of composer Carlo Gesualdo, marked by scandal, witchcraft, and murder. An isolated prince, Gesualdo's personal eccentricities mirror the complexity of his music, which has often been misunderstood by scholars as insignificant. The narrative intertwines his tumultuous life with his groundbreaking compositions, revealing the deeper connections between his art and the tumult of his existence.