The Cambridge Verdi Encyclopedia

ISBN-13: 9780521519625 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 614 str.

Roberta Montemorra Marvin

Opis

Verdi's enduring presence on the opera stages of the world and as a subject for scholarly study by researchers in various disciplines has placed him as a central figure within modern culture. The composer's undisputed popularity from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day, among enthusiasts and scholars alike, lies at the heart of The Cambridge Verdi Encyclopedia. This comprehensive resource covers all aspects of Verdi's music and his world, including the people he knew and worked with, his compositions, and their reception. Extensive appendices list all of Verdi's known works, both published and unpublished, and the characters in his operas. As a starting point for information on specific works, people, places, and concepts, the Encyclopedia reflects the very latest scholarship, presented by an international array of experts in a manner that will have a broad appeal for opera lovers, students, and scholars.

Recenzje

'… includes the work of the leading Verdi scholars of our time. You have a multitude of highly authoritative voices which result in a remarkable stimulating read … I love that Marvin has resisted the idea of giving every single entry on every single opera exactly the same shape … each scholar has taken a different approach and that's absolutely marvellous. As you get to know Verdi better, you also get to know the people who have worked on him.' Francesco Izzo, Five Books (fivebooks.com)

Spis treści

Preface and acknowledgements; Guide to using the Encyclopedia; A-Z general entries; Appendix A. Worklist; Appendix B. Opera casts/characters tables; Appendix B1. Role creators/roles/operas; Appendix B2. Roles/operas/role creators; Appendix B3. Operas/roles/role creators; Appendix C. Chronology of Verdi's life; Bibliography and further reading.