Overture Opera Guides Tosca [Paperback]

Giacomo Puccini (Author)

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Paperback: 166 pages
Publisher: Overture Publishing (July 12 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1847495389
ISBN-13: 978-1847495389
Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.4 x 2 cm
Shipping Weight: 240 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,088,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #34 in Books > Entertainment > Music > Musical Genres > Classical > Scores > Composers > Puccini

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Tosca, one of Puccini's greatest and most popular operas, is a supreme example of music's power to enthrall the audience. In his introductory essay to this guide, Bernard Williams discusses the enduring quality of its appeal. Bernard Keeffe, in his article, analyzes different aspects of the score, noting Puccini's special genius for orchestration and the subtle effects that give the opera its irresistible vitality, while Stuart Woolfe's survey of the historical background reveals its political and nationalistic undertones. Enriched by 25 iconic archive photographs, a detailed thematic analysis, the original libretto with the facing literal translation, and a section containing up-to-date discographical and bibliographical information, this guide will prove an invaluable companion for opera-goers and anyone wanting to delve deeper into the genesis, history, and significance of Puccini's work.

About the Author

Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924) was born in Lucca into a family of musicians and composers. His operas, which include Tosca, La boheme, Madama Butterfly, and Turandot, are among the most frequently performed in the international repertory.

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5.0 out of 5 stars quality of the guide adds to opera pleasure, Sep 15 2011

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I enjoyed the entire package, the quality of the cover and the built in bookmarks, the quality paper, the photos and the articles, the literal libretto trannslation side by side. I'm going to order more opera guides when I'm done enjoying this one.

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