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- catalog abstract ""Concentrating exclusively on the dramatic content of Verdi's opera, Jonathan Lewsey illuminates the characters and plot scenarios that inspired one of the greatest composers of opera." "Organized alphabetically, this reference volume contains over 250 entries covering each of Verdi's operas and their characters. Detailed synopses of each work are provided together with details of the source of the libretto, first performance and cast list. Particular emphasis is given to the motivation of each character at any given moment in the opera." "Words, argues Lewsey, are not just an integral part of the musical design of Verdi's operas, but responsible for it. This book seeks to highlight the importance of the texts that stimulated the composer to write music for them. In this sense, it is as much a tribute to his librettists as to Verdi himself."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b12257472.
- catalog created "c2001.".
- catalog date "2001".
- catalog date "c2001.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2001.".
- catalog description ""Concentrating exclusively on the dramatic content of Verdi's opera, Jonathan Lewsey illuminates the characters and plot scenarios that inspired one of the greatest composers of opera." "Organized alphabetically, this reference volume contains over 250 entries covering each of Verdi's operas and their characters. Detailed synopses of each work are provided together with details of the source of the libretto, first performance and cast list. Particular emphasis is given to the motivation of each character at any given moment in the opera." "Words, argues Lewsey, are not just an integral part of the musical design of Verdi's operas, but responsible for it. This book seeks to highlight the importance of the texts that stimulated the composer to write music for them. In this sense, it is as much a tribute to his librettists as to Verdi himself."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes discography (p. 544-560).".
- catalog description "Preface -- Introduction / Colin Wilson -- Alphabetical main text -- Glossary -- Appendix A: Verdi editions -- Appendix B: Verdi's ballets -- Discography.".
- catalog extent "xviii, 560 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "185928440X (cased : alk. paper)".
- catalog identifier "1859284418 (pbk. : alk. paper)".
- catalog issued "2001".
- catalog issued "c2001.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Aldershot ; Burlington (Vt.) : Ashgate,".
- catalog subject "782.1/0269/092 21".
- catalog subject "ML410.V4 L38 2001".
- catalog subject "Operas Characters.".
- catalog subject "Operas Stories, plots, etc.".
- catalog subject "Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901. Operas.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Preface -- Introduction / Colin Wilson -- Alphabetical main text -- Glossary -- Appendix A: Verdi editions -- Appendix B: Verdi's ballets -- Discography.".
- catalog title "Who's who in Verdi / Jonathan Lewsey.".
- catalog type "Stories, plots, etc. fast".
- catalog type "text".