| Il Trovatore: Dramma in Four Acts, Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano, the Piano-Vocal Score Contributor(s): Verdi, Giuseppe (Author), Lawton, David (Editor) |
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ISBN: 8875920184 ISBN-13: 9788875920180 Publisher: Casa Ricordi OUR PRICE: $49.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2002 Annotation: None of Verdi's other operas, with the exception of "Ernani," enjoyed such an immediate and resounding success as "Il trovatore"; followings its premiere on January 19th, 1853, it soon became a favorite across the continent. Verdi himself was very protective toward "Il trovatore," as was his habit with the operas especially dear to him-- he exercised tight control over revivals, denying his consent to performances when the interpreters were not up to standard, and refusing to make alterations requested by singers. Thus little alternative material was introduced, and all of the changes that Verdi himself made can be deduced from the study of the autograph full score. David Lawton's critical edition of the orchestral score forms the basis for this new piano-vocal reduction, which includes an English singing translation by Mark Herman and Ronnie Apter; this affordable paperback edition offers performers and scholars a reliable source for interpretation and study of Verdi's composition and dramaturgy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Opera - Music | Printed Music - Opera & Classical Scores |
| Dewey: 782.1 |
| Series: Ricordi Opera Vocal Score |
| Physical Information: 1.02" H x 7.94" W x 10.64" (2.47 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: None of Verdi's other operas, with the exception of Ernani, enjoyed such an immediate and resounding success as Il trovatore; followings its premiere on January 19th, 1853, it soon became a favorite across the continent. Verdi himself was very protective toward Il trovatore, as was his habit with the operas especially dear to him--he exercised tight control over revivals, denying his consent to performances when the interpreters were not up to standard, and refusing to make alterations requested by singers. Thus little alternative material was introduced, and all of the changes that Verdi himself made can be deduced from the study of the autograph full score. David Lawton's critical edition of the orchestral score forms the basis for this new piano-vocal reduction, which includes an English singing translation by Mark Herman and Ronnie Apter; this affordable paperback edition offers performers and scholars a reliable source for interpretation and study of Verdi's composition and dramaturgy. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lawton, David: - David Lawton is professor of music at Stony Brook University, where he serves as artistic director and principal conductor of the opera program and teaches music history. For the Works of Giuseppe Verdi, he has also edited Macbeth. |