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Rigoletto
Paperback
Main Details
| Title |
Rigoletto
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Giuseppe Verdi
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Edited by John Nicholas
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Translated by James Fenton
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback | | Pages:80 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 135 |
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| Category/Genre | Opera |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780714544182
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| Classifications | Dewey:782.1 |
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| Illustrations |
Illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Oneworld Classics Ltd
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| Imprint |
Overture Publishing
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| Publication Date |
7 February 2011 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
'The subject cannot fail!' exulted Verdi, when recommending Victor Hugo's play Le Roi s'amuse to his librettist. But the censors made every effort to stop it, and the baritone was not easily convinced that a hunchback role would suit him. Jonathan Keates gives a vivid insight into the composition of a masterpiece. Verdi long afterwards thought it his best work, and Roger Parker explains why. Peter Nichols, author of several bestselling books in Italy, picks out some of the peculiarly Italian attitudes and characters in the opera which make it timeless - and incredibly modern.
Author Biography
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.""
Reviews"Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series." "TLS""
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