In these essays, Roger Parker brings valuable insights to bear on Verdian analysis and criticism, and does so in a way that responds both to an operagoer's love of musical drama and to a scholar's concern for recent critical trends. Parker explores works like Rigoletto, Il trova…
In these essays, Roger Parker brings valuable insights to bear on Verdian analysis and criticism, and does so in a way that responds both to an operagoer's love of musical drama and to a scholar's concern for recent critical trends. Parker explores works like Rigoletto, Il trova…
Verdi's Aïda
by ProQuest (Firm), Fisher, Burton D., Ghislanzoni, Antonio, Verdi, Giuseppe
A comprehensive guide to Verdi's Aïda, featuring insightful and in depth commentary and analysis, a complete, newly translated libretto with ItalianEnglish side-by side, and over 30 music highlight examples.
The political uses of Italian opera during the turbulent decade that culminated in the revolutions of 1848-49 is a familiar topic, but one that in recent years has come under more rigorous and critical scrutiny. This dissertation enters the scholarly conversation by examining th…
Describes the life and operas of the 19th century Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi. Provides analysis and interpretation.
Set includes 32 lectures describing the life and operas of the 19th century Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi. Provides analysis and interpretation.