Review (PDF) Il Trovatore: Dramma In Four Acts, Libretto By Salvadore Cammarano, The Piano-Vocal Score (The Works Of Giuseppe Verdi: Piano-Vocal Scores)

                
              
Review (PDF) 
Il Trovatore: Dramma In Four Acts, Libretto By Salvadore Cammarano, The Piano-Vocal Score (The Works Of Giuseppe Verdi: Piano-Vocal Scores)
None of Verdi's other operas, with the exception of Ernani, enjoyed such an immediate and resounding success as Il trovatore; followings its premiere on January 19th, 1853, it soon became a favorite across the continent. Verdi himself was very protective toward Il trovatore, as was his habit with the operas especially dear to him—he exercised tight control over revivals, denying his consent to performances when the interpreters were not up to standard, and refusing to make alterations requested by singers. Thus little alternative material was introduced, and all of the changes that Verdi himself made can be deduced from the study of the autograph full score. David Lawton's critical edition of the orchestral score forms the basis for this new piano-vocal reduction, which includes an English singing translation by Mark Herman and Ronnie Apter; this affordable paperback edition offers performers and scholars a reliable source for interpretation and study of Verdi's composition and dramaturgy.
Series: The Works of Giuseppe Verdi: Piano-Vocal Scores
Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Casa Ricordi; 1 edition (January 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 8875920184
ISBN-13: 978-8875920180
Product Dimensions:  7.9 x 1.2 x 10.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:  5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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The Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series is just wonderful; it's like a "Cliff Note" of the opera, and extremely informative and educational. I particularly like the size; these guides are not cumbersome and fit right into my shirt pocket. The ladies will find sufficient room in their pocketbooks.The story narrative with the music examples is excellent. I prefer it to a libretto; indeed, it's a much easier way to follow the essence of the story. The essay is magnificent; very well written, not pedantic, and extremely insightful and comprehensible. I congratulate Burton Fisher for a job very well done and  for making these handy, information-laden booklets available. The Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series is a wonderful contribution to opera education and opera appreciation.My tip: acquire the entire collection because you will be in easy reach of superbly presented opera guides consisting of story analysis, principal characters in the opera, story narrative with music highlights, background, analysis, and commentary.Heinz Dinter, Ph.D.
The edition itself is a bit fussy with an (?over-) abundance of details. But this "used" book was in great condition, at a very good price, and shipped quickly.
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