Verdi in performance : edited by Alison Latham and Roger Parker.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Latham, Alison.

Parker, Roger, 1951-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901--Congresses.

Verdi, Giuseppe.

Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901.

Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901--Criticism and interpretation.

Local Subjects:

Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901--Criticism and interpretation.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

xii, 196 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.

Summary:

This collection of essays addresses the issue of how to make Verdi's operas relevant to modern audiences while respecting the composer's intentions. Here, both scholars and music and stage practitioners reflect current thinking on matters such as "authentic" staging, performance practice, and the role of critical editions.

Contents:

Staging

Instrumental and vocal performance

Ballet

Editions.

Notes:

Papers principally given at a conference entitled Verdi in performance which took place at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 1995.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0198167350

OCLC:

45388825