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Don Carlos

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Description for Don Carlos Paperback. Editor(s): Nicholas, John. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 224.
It used to be thought that Verdi miscalculated with this attempt at a “grand opera” in the French style. This guide demonstrates that Don Carlos was – and remains – an extraordinary achievement in melding two opposing visions of opera: the spectacular public aspect of the French tradition with the dramatic concision of the Italian. And because of the variety of versions which Verdi sanctioned, this debate is open-ended. Contents: A Grand Opera with a Difference, Julian Budden; Off the Beaten Track, Gilles de Van; “A Family Portrait in a Royal Household”: ‘Don Carlos’ from Schiller to Verdi, F.J. ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Oneworld Classics Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Richmond, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780714544472
SKU
V9780714544472
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About Giuseppe Verdi
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.

Reviews for Don Carlos
Brilliantly produced and superb value.
Sunday Times
All these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought.
Daily Telegraph
Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series.
TLS

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