The Letters Of Giacomo Puccini: Mainly Connected With The Composition And Production Of His Operas (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436686884)

""The Letters of Giacomo Puccini: Mainly Connected with the Composition and Production of His Operas"" is a collection of letters written by the renowned Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. The letters cover a period of over forty years, from 1880 to 1924, and provide a fascinating insight into Puccini's life and work. The majority of the letters are related to the composition and production of his operas, including some of his most famous works such as ""La Boh�����me"", ""Tosca"", and ""Madama Butterfly"". The letters are written in Italian, but are accompanied by an English translation, making them accessible to a wider audience. The book also includes an introduction by the editor, which provides context and background information on Puccini's life and career. Overall, ""The Letters of Giacomo Puccini"" offers a unique and intimate look into the mind of one of the greatest composers of the modern era, and is a must-read for anyone interested in music history and opera.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: Giacomo Puccini
ISBN-10: 1436686881
ISBN-13: 9781436686884
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 348
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d