| Rigoletto, Trovatore and Traviata: Verdi's Middle Period Masterpieces On and Off the Stage Contributor(s): McCants, Clyde T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786434961 ISBN-13: 9780786434961 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $49.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2009 Annotation: In his middle period, the composer Verdi was responsible for the creation of three of operas great works, Rigoletto, Trovatore, and Traviata. This volume examines the history of composition, of performance, and the sourcing of each of these masterpieces. The author also provides analyses of the musical and dramatic accompaniments for each work as well as the ways in which their presentation has changed over time. Also included are annotations and an index of operas and composers as well as discographies and videographies with critical analyses. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts - Biography & Autobiography | Music |
| Dewey: 782.109 |
| LCCN: 2009006463 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (0.9 lbs) 227 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In his middle period, Verdi was responsible for the creation of three of opera's great works, Rigoletto, Trovatore, and Traviata. This volume examines the history of composition, of performance, and the sourcing of each of these masterpieces. The author provides analyses of the musical and dramatic accompaniments for each work as well as the ways in which their presentation has changed over time. Also included are discographies and videographies with critical analyses. |