Bibliograph

Verdi's Shakespeare, men of the theater, Garry Wills

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Label

Verdi's Shakespeare, men of the theater, Garry Wills

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Verdi's Shakespeare

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

773613130

Responsibility statement

Garry Wills

Sub title

men of the theater

Summary

Explores the writing and staging of Verdi's three triumphant Shakespearian operas: Macbeth, Othello, and Falstaff. An Italian composer who couldn't read a word of English but adored Shakespeare, Verdi devoted himself to operatic productions that authentically incorporated the playwright's texts. Wills focuses on the intense working relationships both Shakespeare and Verdi had with the performers and producers of their works

Table Of Contents

Macbeth. Macbeth's first performers ; Diabolisms, old and new ; Psychological depth ; Lady -- Otello. Rossini's Otello ; Boito ; Othello's and Otello's first performers ; Cosmic reach ; Cosmic ruin ; Between cultures -- Falstaff. Musical Falstaffs ; Falstaff's first performers ; Inflation ; Deflation ; Levitation

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