Giuseppe Verdi: His Life And Works (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258108250)

Giuseppe Verdi: His Life and Works is a comprehensive biography of the legendary Italian composer, written by Francis Toye. The book covers Verdi's life from his birth in a small village in Italy in 1813 to his death in Milan in 1901. It explores his childhood, his early years as a struggling musician, his rise to fame as one of the most celebrated composers of his time, and his enduring legacy in the world of opera.Toye delves into Verdi's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and lovers. He also examines Verdi's political beliefs and how they influenced his music, particularly his operas, which often dealt with themes of social justice and political revolution.The book provides a detailed analysis of Verdi's most famous works, including Rigoletto, La Traviata, Aida, and Otello, as well as lesser-known works such as his early operas and his later religious music. Toye explores the musical and dramatic elements of each work, as well as their historical and cultural context.Giuseppe Verdi: His Life and Works is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and music of one of the greatest composers of all time. It is a fascinating and insightful portrait of a complex and brilliant artist, written with passion and expertise by a renowned musicologist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Francis Toye
ISBN-10: 1258108259
ISBN-13: 9781258108250
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/12/2011
Pages: 560
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d