Simon Boccanegra (Paperback)

Verdi's Simon Boccanegra exists in two versions: that of the 1857 original and that of the 1881 revision. The texts of the libretto of both versions are included in this guide, with a number of essays which focus on the differences between the two. Rodolfo Celleti provides the story's historical context, setting the events of the real life of Simon Boccanegra against the unification of Italy, which formed the political backdrop to the composition of both versions of Verdi's opera. James A. Hepokoski gives a detailed synopsis of the 1881 score, and indicates the ways in which Verdi radically revised the original and reworked it to fit his late style. Lastly, Desmond Shawe-Taylor discusses Verdi's attitude to his singers, and the critical reception that performances of both versions of the opera received. This edition contains over twenty illustrations, a thematic guide and the texts of the libretti in the original with literal translations. There is also a bibilography, discography and DVD guide, together with a list of websites that will allow the reader to explore the opera further.

General

Imprint:	Oneworld Classics Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Overture Opera Guides in Association with the English National Opera (ENO)
Release date:	June 2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	Giuseppe Verdi
Volume editors:	Gary Khan
Dimensions:	198 x 128 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	248
ISBN-13:	978-1-84749-543-3
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	Italian
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical scores, lyrics & libretti Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > Opera Books > Music > Musical scores, lyrics & libretti Promotions
LSN:	1-84749-543-5
Barcode:	9781847495433

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