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Verdi's Rigoletto: Opera Classics Library Series
A comprehensive new OPERA STUDY GUIDE AND LIBRETTO of Verdi’s RIGOLETTO, featuring Principal Characters in the Opera; Brief Story Synopsis; Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples; a newly translated LIBRETTO with Italian and English translation side-by-side, with Music Highlight Examples; and Burton D. Fisher's in depth and insightful Commentary and Analysis.
112 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2000
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December 17, 2018
The Curse
Good background, summary and text. Based on Victor Hugo‘s banned play, Verdi's opera also had to be adapted to pass Austrian censors about 50 years after Hugo. Interestingly, it was created at the moment when Verdi begins an engagement with deeper, more psychologically complex issues. A great introduction...I read these as preparation for live performances - Rigoletto has a wonderful score and these study guides help both with understanding and appreciation for the art. Can highly recommend.
Good background, summary and text. Based on Victor Hugo‘s banned play, Verdi's opera also had to be adapted to pass Austrian censors about 50 years after Hugo. Interestingly, it was created at the moment when Verdi begins an engagement with deeper, more psychologically complex issues. A great introduction...I read these as preparation for live performances - Rigoletto has a wonderful score and these study guides help both with understanding and appreciation for the art. Can highly recommend.
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