Aida: (English National Opera Guide 2) (Calder Opera Guides in Association with the English National Opera (ENO)) - Softcover

Verdi, Giuseppe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 071454406X ISBN 13: 9780714544069

Publisher: Overture Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

These Opera Guides are ideal companions to the opera. They provide stimulating introductory articles together with the complete text of each opera in English and the original. Aida is, for most of us, the quintessence of Ancient Egypt but it is certainly not just for archaeologists. Michael Rose points out that it is really about patriotism - an issue of burning importance to Verdi and his contemporaries. Music critic William Mann reflects that even a short look at the score reveals subtleties that repay careful listening. And Verdi's own letters show the germs of the opera grow from suggestion to creation.

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About the Author

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) is one of Italy's most celebrated opera composers. His best-known operas include Rigoletto, Il trovatore, La traviata and Aida.

From the Back Cover

Aida is, for most of us, the quintessence of Ancient Egypt but it is certainly not just for archaeologists. Michael Rose points out that it is really about patriotism – an issue of burning importance to Verdi and his contemporaries. Music critic William Mann reflects that even a short look at the score reveals subtleties that repay careful listening. And Verdi’s own letters show the germs of the opera grow from suggestion to creation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Overture Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 071454406X
• ISBN 13: 9780714544069
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 98