Simon Boccanegra - Couverture souple

Verdi, Giuseppe

 
9781847495433: Simon Boccanegra
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1847495435 ISBN 13 : 9781847495433
Editeur : Overture Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Verdi s Simon Boccanegra exists in two versions: that of the 1857 original and that of the 1881 revision. The texts of the libretto of both versions are included in this guide, with a number of essays which focus on the differences between the two. Rodolfo Celleti provides the story s historical context, setting the events of the real life of Simon Boccanegra against the unification of Italy, which formed the political backdrop to the composition of both versions of Verdi s opera. James A. Hepokoski gives a detailed synopsis of the 1881 score, and indicates the ways in which Verdi radically revised the original and reworked it to fit his late style. Lastly, Desmond Shawe-Taylor discusses Verdi s attitude to his singers, and the critical reception that performances of both versions of the opera received. This edition contains over twenty illustrations, a thematic guide and the texts of the libretti in the original with literal translations. There is also a bibilography, discography and DVD guide, together with a list of websites that will allow the reader to explore the opera further. Contains: A Historical Perspective, Rodolfo Celletti An Introduction to the 1881 Score, James Hepokoski Verdi and His Singers: The vocal character of the two versions of Simon Boccanegra in relation to the original casts, Desmond Shawe-Taylor A Performance and Reception History, George Hall Simon Boccanegra: Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, with additions by Giuseppe Montanelli. Further additions and alterations for the revised version by Arrigo Boito Simon Boccanegra: English translation of the 1881 libretto by Lionel Salter Simon Boccanegra: English translation of the 1857 libretto by Emanuela Guastella

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À propos de l?auteur

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.

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Éditeur
Overture Publishing
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1847495435
ISBN 13 
9781847495433
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
248
Éditeur
Khan Gary
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