Letters Of Giacomo Puccini
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good, Ex-lib.
A fascinating window into the mind of one of opera's greatest composers, Letters of Giacomo Puccini presents a rich collection of personal correspondence spanning the composer's remarkable career. Edited and translated by Macie Bhye, this volume chronicles Puccini's intimate thoughts, professional ambitions, artistic struggles, and personal relationships as revealed through his own hand. The letters illuminate the creative process behind immortal works such as La Bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly, offering readers an unfiltered portrait of the man behind the music. Written with warmth, wit, and occasional passion, the correspondence details his relationships with librettists, publishers, singers, and loved ones, painting a vivid picture of the operatic world of late 19th and early 20th century Italy. An indispensable volume for music lovers, historians, and anyone captivated by the intersection of art and human experience.
Author: Giacomo Puccini
Format: Paperback
Published: 1931, London : Harrap
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good, Ex-lib.
A fascinating window into the mind of one of opera's greatest composers, Letters of Giacomo Puccini presents a rich collection of personal correspondence spanning the composer's remarkable career. Edited and translated by Macie Bhye, this volume chronicles Puccini's intimate thoughts, professional ambitions, artistic struggles, and personal relationships as revealed through his own hand. The letters illuminate the creative process behind immortal works such as La Bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly, offering readers an unfiltered portrait of the man behind the music. Written with warmth, wit, and occasional passion, the correspondence details his relationships with librettists, publishers, singers, and loved ones, painting a vivid picture of the operatic world of late 19th and early 20th century Italy. An indispensable volume for music lovers, historians, and anyone captivated by the intersection of art and human experience.