Description

This revised edition is part of a series that offers extensive insights into the lives and contributions of renowned composers, with a particular emphasis on Giuseppe Verdi. It is designed for musicians, students, and general readers alike. The book explores Verdi as an individual, the operatic environment in which he created, his political beliefs, and his intellectual perspectives. Budden's examination of the music highlights the distinctive qualities of each composition and the increasing complexity of Verdi's style. Every opera is thoroughly examined, and a glossary is included to clarify the more obscure operatic terminology that was prevalent during Verdi's era.