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Synopsis
Abramo Basevi published his study of Verdi’s operas in Florence in 1859, in the middle of the composer’s career. The first thorough, systematic examination of Verdi’s operas, it covered the twenty works produced between 1842 and 1857—from Nabucco and Macbeth to Il trovatore, La traviata, and Aroldo. But while Basevi’s work is still widely cited and discussed—and nowhere more so than in the English-speaking world—no translation of the entire...
About the Author
Abramo Basevi (1818–85) was a composer, music promoter, scholar and critic who played a major role in the cultural life of nineteenth-century Florence. He published extensively on music and philosophy and founded the periodical L’armonia, where his study of Verdi’s operas first appeared. Stefano Castelvecchi is a lecturer in music at the University of Cambridge and a fellow of St John’s College, Cambridge. He is the editor...
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“Basevi’s animated, highly opinionated writing makes for lively reading, and in documenting the views of one of the finest Italian critics of his day the book is invaluable. . . . Stefano Castelvecchi, the editor, has included an extensive glossary. . . . He has also done a superb job of tracking down Basevi’s extensive, often arcane references.” (Opera)
“Brings a most important source on Verdi’s operas to English-speaking readers—scholars...
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- PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 022609491X
- ISBN 13 9780226094915
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages268
- EditorCastelvecchi Stefano
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. Unmarked. Abramo Basevi published his study of Verdi's operas in Florence in 1859, in the middle of the composer?s career. It covered the twenty works produced between 1842 and 1857. No translation of the entire volume has previously been available. This volume was translated by Edward Schneider with Stefano Castelvecchi. Edited by Stefano Castelvecchi. Index. 304p. 1 table Measures 6x9 inches. Seller Inventory # 30779
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Abramo Basevi published his study of Verdis operas in Florence in 1859, in the middle of the composers career. The first thorough, systematic examination of Verdis operas, it covered the twenty works produced between 1842 and 1857from Nabucco and Macbeth to Il trovatore, La traviata, and Aroldo. But while Basevis work is still widely cited and discussedand nowhere more so than in the English-speaking worldno translation of the entire volume has previously been available. The Operas of Giuseppe Verdi fills this gap, at the same time providing an invaluable critical apparatus and commentary on Basevis work. As a contemporary of Verdi and a trained musician, erudite scholar, and critic conversant with current and past operatic repertories, Basevi presented pointed discussion of the operas and their historical context, offering todays readers a unique window into many aspects of operatic culture, and culture in general, in Verdis Italy. He wrote with precision on formal aspects, use of melody and orchestration, and other compositional features, which made his study an acknowledged model for the growing field of music criticism. Carefully annotated and with an engaging introduction and detailed glossary by editor Stefano Castelvecchi, this translation illuminates Basevis musical and historical references as well as aspects of his language that remain difficult to grasp even for Italian readers. Making Basevis important contribution to our understanding of Verdi and his operas available to a broad audience for the first time, The Operas of Giuseppe Verdi will delight scholars and opera enthusiasts alike. Offers a study of Verdi's operas in Florence in 1859, in the middle of the composer's career. This title features a systematic examination of Verdi's operas, it covered the twenty works produced between 1842 and 1857 - from Nabucco and Macbeth to Il trovatore, La traviata, and Aroldo. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780226094915
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