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First performed in Rome in 1853, "Il Trovatore" is one of Giuseppe
Verdi's most successful and most performed operas. Supremely
melodic, vigorously paced, it is filled with arias and vocal
ensembles of thrilling power. Grand opera at its most stirring, it
is above all rich in opportunities for bravura singing. Music
lovers can savor and study in detail Verdi's scoring of this
perennial operatic favorite with this finely made full-score
edition.
A group of resourceful kids start "solution-seekers.com," a website
where "cybervisitors" can get answers to questions that trouble
them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas,
the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the
prophecies of the Old Testament. What they find is a series of "S"
words that reveal a "spectacular story!" With creative characters,
humorous dialogue and great music, The "S" Files is a children's
Christmas musical your kids will love performing.
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Various Artists - Stars of Classical (CD)
Various Artists, Emmerich Kalman/Franz Lehar/Johann Strauss II, Francesco Sartori, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Leonard Cohen, …
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This new compilation features 16 memorable arias, arranged for voice and piano, from the perennially popular operas of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. Reproduced from authoritative early editions, the arias include "Oh patria mia," and "Ritorna vincitor!" from Aïda; "Saper vorreste" from Un Ballo in Maschera; "Ah, fors' è lui," from La Traviata; "Pace, pace, mio Dio" from La Forza del Destino; "Caro nome" from Rigoletto; as well as selections from Simon Boccanegra, Don Carlo, and Il Trovatore. Singers, pianists, and opera lovers will treasure this excellent collection of unforgettable arias by one of the supreme masters of the form. Original compilation of works from authoritative early editions.
I due Foscari enjoys pride of place among Verdi's early operas for
its commanding music and striking use of recurring themes to
identify the principal characters. Here, the young composer can be
seen experimenting with new means of musical and dramatic
expression. This critical edition, based on Verdi's autograph score
and autograph corrections in the first manuscript copy, offers the
full score including powerful passages later excised by Roman
censors and appendices containing sketches, fragments, rejected
passages, and a substitute cabaletta for Jacopo's cavatina. With an
introduction and detailed critical commentary, this edition
provides performers, conductors, students, and scholars with a
superior version of the colorful drama.
Riccardo Chailly conducts the Filarmonica della Scala in this
concert featuring works by Verdi, recorded at Italy's Teatro alla
Scala.
(Vocal Score). Italian Only Cloth Score.
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Rigoletto (Paperback)
Giuseppe Verdi; Volume editing by Gary Khan
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"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.
Andrea Battistoni leads the Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro Regio di
Parma in this performance of Verdi's opera recorded live in 2012.
Cast members include Roberto Aronica, Yu Guanqun, Roberto Frontali
and Gabriele Mangione.
Mariss Jansons conducts the Chor and Symphonieorchester des
Bayerischen Rundfunks in this performance of Verdi's work, recorded
in 2013 at the Golden Hall of Vienna's Musikverein. The soloists
featured are soprano Krassimira Stoyanova, mezzo-soprano Marina
Prudenskaja, tenor Saimir Pirgu and bass Orlin Anastassov.
The third volume of a three-part set featuring all of Giuseppe
Verdi's operas in celebration of the composer's bicentenary in
2013. Each performance features its own ten minute introduction.
The operas included are: 'I Vespri Siciliani', 'Simon Boccanegra',
'Un Ballo in Maschera', 'La Forza del Destino', 'Don Carlo',
'Aida', 'Otello' and 'Falstaff'.
The third volume of a three-part set featuring all of Giuseppe
Verdi's operas in celebration of the composer's bicentenary in
2013. Each performance features its own ten minute introduction.
The operas included are: 'I Vespri Siciliani', 'Simon Boccanegra',
'Un Ballo in Maschera', 'La Forza del Destino', 'Don Carlo',
'Aida', 'Otello' and 'Falstaff'.
Leo Nucci leads the cast of this production of Verdi's opera,
recorded live at the Teatro Regio Di Parma in 2006. Bruno
Bartoletti leads the orchestra, and other cast members include
Enrico Giuseppe Iori, Sylvie Valayre and Roberto Iulianio.
(Vocal). A joint publication between Casa Ricordi and the
University of Chicago Press, this vocal score is based on the
critical edition of the orchestral score edited by Alberto Rizzuti.
Includes details on principal sources consulted, preface,
introduction, and critical notes.
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Simon Boccanegra (Paperback)
Giuseppe Verdi; Volume editing by Gary Khan
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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.
The Black Dog Opera Library is the best, easiest and most
informative and budget-friendly way to enjoy four of the greatest
operas of all time.
Finally available again, and packaged with gorgeous new covers,
each book in the library includes the complete opera on 2 CDs,
featuring world-class performances and orchestras; the complete
libretto, plus its English translation; an exciting history of the
opera; a biography of the composer; a synopsis of the story, broken
down by act and scene; and dozens of photographs and drawings
depicting performances, singers, sets, costumes, and more.
La Traviata featuring Beverly Sills, Nicolai Gedda, and Rolando
Panerai, with Aldo Ceccato conducting the Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra.
Also available:
La Boheme featuring Nicolai Gedda and Mirella Freni, with Thomas
Schippers conducting the Orchestro e Coro del Teatro dell'Opera di
Roma; The Marriage of Figaro featuring Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau,
Heather Harper, Judith Blegen, Geraint Evans, Teresa Berganza, and
Birgit Finnila, with Daniel Barenboim conducting the English
Chamber Orchestra. Carmen featuring Grace Bumbry, Jon Vickers,
Mirella Freni, and Kostas Paskalis, with Rafael Fru beck de Burgos
conducting the Orchestra of the Theatre National de l'Opera.
Listen. Enjoy. Learn."
Italian/English - Cloth Score. Translated by Heuffer.
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Simon Boccanegra (Paperback)
Giuseppe Verdi; Volume editing by Nicholas John
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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.
Contents: An Historical Perspective, Rodolfo Celletti; An
Introduction to the 1881 Score, James Hepokoski; Verdi and his
Singers, Desmond Shawe-Taylor; Simon Boccanegra: Libretto by
Francesco Maria Piave with additions by Giuseppe Montanelli and
additions and alterations by Arrigo Boito; Simon Boccanegra:
English translation by James Fenton
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