Tempesta's Dream is a novel by debut New Orleans writer, Vincent B.
"Chip" LoCoco. It is the story of an aspiring opera singer coming
of age in Milan; a tender and moving love story; a testament to the
bonds of friendship; and, at its core, a tribute to the beauty,
majesty and miracle of opera. Giovanni Tempesta always dreamed of
becoming an opera tenor and one day singing from the stage of the
La Scala Opera House in his hometown of Milan, Italy. But with no
real training, his dream has little chance for fulfillment . . .
One day, he meets and immediately falls in love with Isabella
Monterone, a dark-haired beauty, whose father, a very rich and
powerful Milanese Judge, refuses to allow his daughter to date a
penniless musician . . . At the lowest part of his life, Giovanni
comes upon the Casa di Riposo, a rest home for musicians
established by the great opera composer, Giuseppe Verdi . . . It is
at the Casa Verdi that Giovanni meets Alfredo del Monte, a blind,
retired opera singer with a secretive past who gradually becomes
his mentor . . . Could Alfredo be the one person who could assist
Giovanni in finding the break he needs? Or is Giovanni destined to
be on the cusp of reaching his life long dream, only to find
failure? . . . Tempesta's Dream, at its core, is an Italian opera
love story. The author tells the story simply and swiftly with an
ending that is both an emotional and poignant moment of both
"amicizia e amore" (friendship and love.)
________________________________________ "An intelligent and
entertaining lyrical journey . . . A rare, beautiful story with
passion and opera pulsating through each page. LoCoco has woven a
unique novel with exceptionally developed characters, realistic
dialogue and a well-balanced narrative." -Penn Book Review "The
novel has enormous heart and a few times my eyes filled with tears.
I was vividly involved with this young tenor, his dreams, and the
wonderful old man who taught him. It is not an easy thing to convey
the passion for song. However, the way the author did it, I could
physically feel the young tenor singing and hear his voice."
-Stephanie Cowell, Author of Marrying Mozart "The story holds charm
and appeal. There is beauty in the depiction of the relationship
between Giovanni and Isabella, as well as in the bond between
Alfredo and the young tenor. Giovanni, Isabella and Alfredo will
remain in 'memoria mia' for years to come." -George Shirley, Tenor,
University of Michigan Emeritus Professor of Music (Voice) "Within
a very moving story of romance and friendship, the author has
created a realistic portrait of a young singer's pursuit of an
operatic career. This lovely tale allows one to acquire an
understanding of and an affection for opera." -Audrey Schuh
Redmann, Soprano "This novel is a thorough pleasure." -Christina
Vella, Author of Intimate Enemies, The Two Worlds of Baroness de
Pontalba "The story surprised me and involved me. The development
of the book was very intriguing and moving." -Cecilia Gobbi,
founder of the Associazione Musicale Tito Gobbi, an organization
devoted to preserving and celebrating the record of her famous
baritone father's contribution to opera "What a story Quite
possibly, the best novel about opera I have ever read. The passion
of opera pulsates throughout the entire novel. Highly recommended."
-John Gehl, Opera historian and the only American collaborator on
The Oxford Concise Encyclopedia of Opera "The author's contagious
love of opera and his faith in human decency sing through this
loveable page-turner of a story." -Susan Nicassio, Author of
Tosca's Rome
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