Verdi and the French Aesthetic

Andreas (Louisiana State University) Giger

Cambridge University Press, 2008

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When an Italian composer such as Giuseppe Verdi set out to write a work on French libretto, and for a French audience, he faced the challenges of understanding French poetic rhythms and adapting to French taste. This book illustrates Verdi's gradual mastery of these challenges and their historical significance.

ISBN-13
9780521878432
ISBN-10
0521878438
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2008
Publication date
2008-06-09
Pages
306
Dimensions
260x186x22
Weight
700