Verdi: A Life In The Theatre
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
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A richly detailed musical biography, Charles Osborne's work chronicles the life and artistic legacy of Giuseppe Verdi, one of the most celebrated composers in the history of opera. Tracing his journey from humble origins in the Italian countryside to the triumphant premieres of masterworks such as Rigoletto, Otello, and Falstaff, the narrative illuminates how Verdi's personal struggles, political passions, and relentless perfectionism shaped his extraordinary output. Osborne presents the composer not merely as a musical genius but as a deeply human figure whose operas were inseparable from the turbulent social and political landscape of nineteenth-century Italy. Written with both scholarly authority and an accessible, engaging prose style, the biography illustrates the theatrical instincts that drove Verdi to demand dramatic truth above all else, forging an enduring bond between music and the stage. This authoritative portrait stands as an essential read for opera enthusiasts and music historians alike.
Author: Charles Osborne
Format: Paperback
Published: 1987, Fromm International Publishing Corporation
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly detailed musical biography, Charles Osborne's work chronicles the life and artistic legacy of Giuseppe Verdi, one of the most celebrated composers in the history of opera. Tracing his journey from humble origins in the Italian countryside to the triumphant premieres of masterworks such as Rigoletto, Otello, and Falstaff, the narrative illuminates how Verdi's personal struggles, political passions, and relentless perfectionism shaped his extraordinary output. Osborne presents the composer not merely as a musical genius but as a deeply human figure whose operas were inseparable from the turbulent social and political landscape of nineteenth-century Italy. Written with both scholarly authority and an accessible, engaging prose style, the biography illustrates the theatrical instincts that drove Verdi to demand dramatic truth above all else, forging an enduring bond between music and the stage. This authoritative portrait stands as an essential read for opera enthusiasts and music historians alike.