
Aida
Giuseppe Verdi(Author)
Nicholas John(Editor)
Overture Publishing
Published on 7. February 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
100 pages
978-0-7145-4406-9 (ISBN)
Description
Aida is, for most of us, the quintessence of Ancient Egypt, but it is certainly not just for archaeologists. Michael Rose points out that it is really about patriotism - an issue of burning importance to Verdi and his contemporaries. Music critic William Mann reflects that even a short look at the score reveals subtleties that repay careful listening. And Verdi's own letters show the germs of the opera grow from suggestion to creation.
Contents: Verdi's 'Egyptian business', Michael Rose; 'Aida' - Text and Music, William Mann; The Genesis of 'Aida', Roger Parker; Aida: Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni; Aida: English version by Edmund Tracey
Contents: Verdi's 'Egyptian business', Michael Rose; 'Aida' - Text and Music, William Mann; The Genesis of 'Aida', Roger Parker; Aida: Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni; Aida: English version by Edmund Tracey
Reviews / Votes
Brilliantly produced and superb value. * Sunday Times * All these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought. * Daily Telegraph * Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series. * TLS *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Richmond
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Alma Books Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
146 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7145-4406-9 (9780714544069)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Persons
Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) is one of Italy's most celebrated opera composers. His best-known operas include Rigoletto, Il trovatore, La traviata and Aida.
Content
List of Illustrations Verdi's 'Egyptian business' by Michael Rose 'Aida' Text and Music by William Mann The Genesis of 'Aida' by Roger Parker Thematic Guide 'Aida' Libretto by Antonia Ghislanzoni English version by Edmund Tracey Act One Act Two Act Three Act Four Bibliography Discography