English National Opera Guide 15: Rigoletto - Giuseppe Verdi

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English National Opera Guide 15: Rigoletto - Giuseppe Verdi

Each Opera Guide contains the complete text of an opera in the original, with a parallel English translation, introductory essays, numerous musical examples and illustrations. 'The subject cannot fail!' exulted Verdi, when recommending Victor Hugo's play, Le Roi s'amuse, to his librettist. But the censors made every effort to stop it... and the baritone was not easily convinced that a hunchback role would suit him. Jonathan Keates gives a vivid insight into the composition of a masterpiece. Verdi long afterwards thought it was his best work, and Roger Parker explains why. Peter Nichols, author of several best-selling books in Italy, picks out some of the peculiarly Italian attitudes and characters in the opera which make it timeless and unnervingly modern.

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English National Opera Guide 15: Rigoletto - Giuseppe Verdi - 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.

  • Language

    Italian

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Book Binding

    Paperback

  • Book Format

    Parallel Text

  • Book Genre

    Drama

  • Book ISBN

    9780714544182

  • Book Page Count

    80

  • Book Publication Date

    07/02/2011

  • Book Publisher

    Alma Classics

  • Delivery Estimate

    This is a Print on Demand title. Please allow up to 14 days for delivery.

  • Product Supplier

    Macmillan distribution

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