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Falstaff: English National Opera Guide 10
Giuseppe Verdi
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Description for Falstaff: English National Opera Guide 10
Paperback. Editor(s): Nicholas, John. Translator(s): Porter, Andrew. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 8. Weight in Grams: 188.
“A lyric comedy unlike any other”, wrote Verdi about his last opera. That the last work of a composer who was almost notorious for his preference for tragic and gloomy subjects should be a brilliant human comedy was and remains one of the wonders of music. Michael Rose considers its status in Italian comic opera tradition. Davis Cairns pours his enthusiasm for the piece into a detailed and illuminating musical analysis. Andrew Porter, whose translation almost matches Boito’s original libretto for elegance and wit, explains the challenges and risks of the undertaking in his fascinating introduction. Contents: Introduction, Nicholas ... Read more
“A lyric comedy unlike any other”, wrote Verdi about his last opera. That the last work of a composer who was almost notorious for his preference for tragic and gloomy subjects should be a brilliant human comedy was and remains one of the wonders of music. Michael Rose considers its status in Italian comic opera tradition. Davis Cairns pours his enthusiasm for the piece into a detailed and illuminating musical analysis. Andrew Porter, whose translation almost matches Boito’s original libretto for elegance and wit, explains the challenges and risks of the undertaking in his fascinating introduction. Contents: Introduction, Nicholas ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Richmond, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780714544144
SKU
V9780714544144
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99-10
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 Falstaff: English National Opera Guide 10
Brilliantly produced and superb value.
The Sunday Times
All these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought.
The Daily Telegraph
Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series.
TLS
The Sunday Times
All these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought.
The Daily Telegraph
Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series.
TLS