Famous Puccini Operas
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A masterwork of operatic scholarship, Famous Puccini Operas by Spike Hughes is the definitive companion for anyone seeking to understand the towering genius of Giacomo Puccini, the composer who redefined Italian opera for the modern age. With 245 musical illustrations woven throughout the text, this volume chronicles seven of Puccini's most celebrated works — Manon Lescaut, La Bohème, Tosca, Madam Butterfly, The Girl of the Golden West, Il Trittico, and Turandot — dissecting their librettos, musical architecture, and dramatic power with both scholarly precision and infectious enthusiasm. Hughes writes with the authority of a seasoned musicologist and the wit of a passionate devotee, guiding the reader through soaring arias, complex harmonies, and the emotional landscapes that have made Puccini's operas enduring pillars of the concert hall repertoire. His analysis illuminates the recurring themes of tragic love, sacrifice, and human longing that pulse at the heart of each work, while his generous use of musical notation makes the text invaluable to performers and listeners alike. Whether you are a seasoned opera-goer or a curious newcomer, this volume will leave you reaching for the nearest recording — or a seat at the theatre.
Author: Spike Hughes
Format: Paperback
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A masterwork of operatic scholarship, Famous Puccini Operas by Spike Hughes is the definitive companion for anyone seeking to understand the towering genius of Giacomo Puccini, the composer who redefined Italian opera for the modern age. With 245 musical illustrations woven throughout the text, this volume chronicles seven of Puccini's most celebrated works — Manon Lescaut, La Bohème, Tosca, Madam Butterfly, The Girl of the Golden West, Il Trittico, and Turandot — dissecting their librettos, musical architecture, and dramatic power with both scholarly precision and infectious enthusiasm. Hughes writes with the authority of a seasoned musicologist and the wit of a passionate devotee, guiding the reader through soaring arias, complex harmonies, and the emotional landscapes that have made Puccini's operas enduring pillars of the concert hall repertoire. His analysis illuminates the recurring themes of tragic love, sacrifice, and human longing that pulse at the heart of each work, while his generous use of musical notation makes the text invaluable to performers and listeners alike. Whether you are a seasoned opera-goer or a curious newcomer, this volume will leave you reaching for the nearest recording — or a seat at the theatre.