The complete operas of Verdi

OSBORNE, Charles

ISBN 10: 0575035919 / ISBN 13: 9780575035911

Published by Gollancz, 1985

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The complete operas of Verdi
• Publisher: Gollancz
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0575035919
• ISBN 13: 9780575035911
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

This one-volume study of all Verdi's operas provides a musical portrait of the composer as well as a guide to the music. The author looks at each opera from four different points of view: Verdi's life at the time it was written; the story, which is linked to the major musical features; information about the libretto, the librettist and Verdi's relations with his publishers; and a musical analysis, with musical examples. The treatment of each opera is preceded by a list of characters and details of first performance. Charles Osborne's other books include "The Complete Operas of Mozart" and "The Compete Operas of Puccini".

From the Back Cover

The Complete Operas of Verdi is the first full-length study of all of Verdi's operas. This work of the brilliant British music critic Charles Osborne covers Verdi's complete operatic oeuvre- including the missing choral works, songs, a string quartet, and the Messa da Requiem. The Shakespeare's Falstaff and Othello, show how the legendary composer added both depth and dignity to the Italian operatic repertoire.