{"product_id":"verdis-operas-an-illustrated-survey-of-plots-characters-sources-and-criticism-9781574674484","title":"Verdi's Operas: An Illustrated Survey of Plots,","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiuseppe Verdi's operas have a special place in the hearts of audiences and in music history. They are grand in scale and yet intensely human in their ability to convey the joys and sorrows of ordinary people. Celebrated as a national treasure and venerated for his civic  historical  and musical influence  Verdi enjoyed an enviable and almost uninterrupted success with the public throughout his long lifetime and a corresponding posthumous glory that never seems to wane. Celebrations have recently been held around the world to mark the 200th anniversary of his birth and to celebrate and promote his rich legacy.ÞIn ÊVerdi's OperasÊ  each of Verdi's 26 operas  from ÊObertoÊ to ÊFalstaffÊ  is studied in detail  The plots are described act by act  and the works are analyzed and placed in the context of history and of the composer's creative career. The book also examines the literary sources that inspired the maestro's dramaturgy and presents profiles of the librettists who worked with him at the time. Lavishly illustrated with striking artwork  photos  and scenes from Verdi productions  this book will delight opera buffs and casual readers alike.","brand":"Hal Leonard Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49532515483991,"sku":"9781574674484","price":35.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781574674484.jpg?v=1731887385","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/verdis-operas-an-illustrated-survey-of-plots-characters-sources-and-criticism-9781574674484","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}