The Cambridge Verdi Encyclopedia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521519625)

Verdi's enduring presence on the opera stages of the world and as a subject for scholarly study by researchers in various disciplines has placed him as a central figure within modern culture. The composer's undisputed popularity from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day, among enthusiasts and scholars alike, lies at the heart of The Cambridge Verdi Encyclopedia. This comprehensive resource covers all aspects of Verdi's music and his world, including the people he knew and worked with, his compositions, and their reception. Extensive appendices list all of Verdi's known works, both published and unpublished, and the characters in his operas. As a starting point for information on specific works, people, places, and concepts, the Encyclopedia reflects the very latest scholarship, presented by an international array of experts in a manner that will have a broad appeal for opera lovers, students, and scholars.

Author: Roberta Montemorra Marvin
ISBN-10: 0521519624
ISBN-13: 9780521519625
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/09/2014
Pages: 614
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 1.50d