Don Giovanni - Couverture souple

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus; Da Ponte Lorenzo; Platt, Norman; Sarti, Laura

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0714538531 ISBN 13 : 9780714538532

Editeur : Calder Publications Ltd, 1989

Synopsis

Book by Mozart

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Part of Overture Opera Guides series in association with English National Opera (ENO). Don Giovanni, one of Mozart's most significant and popular operas, This edition begins with a discussion of the comic elements of this unusual comic opera by Michael F. Robinson. An overall view of the score is given by David Wyn Jones, showing how Mozart maintained dramatic momentum over two long acts and giving an overview of the dramatic pacing and orchestration in some of the most important scenes. Christopher Raeburn concludes the commentary with an engaging portrait of Da Ponte, Mozart's 'libertine librettist' and his relationship with the composer. It contains: over twenty photographs covering performances of Don Giovanni to the present day, a detailed thematic analysis, the libretto in Italian with a facing literal translation, and an up-to-date discography and bibliography. It includes a selection of unique letters between Mozart and his father written during the opera s composition.

Biographie de l'auteur

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 1791) was born in Salzburg, and began composing at the age of five. His subsequent prolific output, which included The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute, Idomeneo and his Requiem secured him a reputation as one of the world's foremost Classical composers.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Calder Publications Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1989
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0714538531
• ISBN 13: 9780714538532
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible