Verdi
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some minor damage and chipping to edges. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Part of the celebrated Master Musicians Series, this authoritative biography chronicles the life and legacy of Giuseppe Verdi, one of the most towering figures in the history of opera. Dyneley Hussey presents a richly detailed portrait of the Italian composer, tracing his rise from humble origins in the Duchy of Parma to the pinnacle of international musical fame. The work meticulously examines Verdi's operatic output — from early works such as Nabucco and Macbeth through to his timeless masterpieces Rigoletto, La Traviata, Aida, and the late triumphs of Otello and Falstaff — situating each within its historical and dramatic context. Hussey's prose is authoritative yet accessible, making this an indispensable reference for both the serious musicologist and the passionate opera enthusiast. Supplemented with eight pages of plates and music examples in the text, the volume offers both analytical depth and biographical sweep in equal measure.
Author: Dyneley Hussey
Format: Hardback
Published: 1948, J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some minor damage and chipping to edges. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Part of the celebrated Master Musicians Series, this authoritative biography chronicles the life and legacy of Giuseppe Verdi, one of the most towering figures in the history of opera. Dyneley Hussey presents a richly detailed portrait of the Italian composer, tracing his rise from humble origins in the Duchy of Parma to the pinnacle of international musical fame. The work meticulously examines Verdi's operatic output — from early works such as Nabucco and Macbeth through to his timeless masterpieces Rigoletto, La Traviata, Aida, and the late triumphs of Otello and Falstaff — situating each within its historical and dramatic context. Hussey's prose is authoritative yet accessible, making this an indispensable reference for both the serious musicologist and the passionate opera enthusiast. Supplemented with eight pages of plates and music examples in the text, the volume offers both analytical depth and biographical sweep in equal measure.