SKU: HL.49041682
ISBN 9783254080264. Italian - German.
'La Traviata' is 'the woman gone astray', 'the wayward one'. Verdi's opera is based on the story of the novel 'La dame aux camelias' by Alexandre Dumas fils about the life of a consumptive demimondaine full of joie de vivre in the salons of Paris and her wish to return to a life filled with meaning. In contrast to all opera subjects set to music by Verdi until then, this one was taken from everyday life; as a consequence, the music encompasses both positive and subdued to melancholy moods. After the failure of the world premiere in Venice in 1853, the opera began its triumphant progress through all major opera houses of the world after the performance in Milan one year later.
SKU: HL.49041863
ISBN 9783795780210. Italian - German.
Mit der Opera buffa Falstaff, nach dem Libretto seines Freundes Arrigo Boito, schliesst Verdi im Alter von fast 80 Jahren sein umfangreiches Opernschaffen ab. Diese musikalische Komodie des Meisters nimmt in der gesamten Opernliteratur einen herausragenden Platz ein. In der Schlussfuge Alles um uns ist Narrheit (Tutto nel mondo e burla) dokumentiert sich noch einmal Verdis grosse satztechnische Kunst.Dieses Buch enthalt neben dem italienischen Textbuch und der gebrauchlichen deutschen Ubersetzung einfuhrende Kommentare von Kurt Pahlen. Er begleitet das musikalische und aussere wie innere dramatische Geschehen der Oper mit Hinweisen zu kompositorischer Struktur und Sinnzusammenhang. Eine kurze Inhaltsangabe und ein Abriss der Entstehungsgeschichte stellen das Werk in einen Zusammenhang mit dem Gesamtschaffen des Komponisten und seiner Biographie und bieten eine umfassende, reich illustrierte Einfuhrung.
SKU: HL.49041864
ISBN 9783795780227. Italian - German.
Giuseppe Verdis Macht des Schicksals gehort zu seinen erfolgreichsten Opern - und dies gewissermassen trotz ihres Librettos, das angesichts seiner Haufung von Zufallen und Unglaubwurdigkeiten und seiner Blutrunstigkeit fast beispiellos ist: Verdi selbst meinte, es grenze an ein Wunder, dass nicht auch der gar nicht am Buhnengeschehen beteiligte Impresario umkame.Dieses Buch enthalt neben dem italienischen Textbuch und der gebrauchlichen deutschen Ubersetzung einfuhrende Kommentare von Kurt Pahlen. Er begleitet das musikalische und aussere wie innere dramatische Geschehen der Oper mit Hinweisen zu kompositorischer Struktur und Sinnzusammenhang. Eine kurze Inhaltsangabe und ein Abriss der Entstehungsgeschichte stellen das Werk in einen Zusammenhang mit dem Gesamtschaffen des Komponisten und seiner Biographie und bieten eine umfassende, reich illustrierte Einfuhrung.
SKU: HL.49041679
ISBN 9783254080233. Italian - German.
Having composed five operas in the 1850s, Verdi, while looking for a suitable libretto, came across a manuscript of Eugene Scribe which had already been the subject of works by other composers. Although the political aspect only played a minor role in the plot, the censor's office demanded that the locale be moved outside Europe. The world premiere in Rome on 17 February 1859 was a huge triumph for Verdi and 'Un Ballo in Maschera' with is brilliant arias and effective choral scenes.Kurt Pahlen juxtaposes the Italian text with the translation of the libretto frequently used at German theatres, adding information on the compositional structure and context to the musical as well as external and internal dramatic action of the opera. A short synopsis and a brief outline of the genesis bring the work into relation with the composer's entire oeuvre and life, thus offering a comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction.
SKU: HL.49041683
ISBN 9783254080271. German - Italian.
After the extraordinary success of 'Rigoletto', Verdi who was constantly looking for material for an opera came across 'El trobador', a play by the Spaniard Antonio Garcia Gutierrez. The transformation of the original into a libretto that met Verdi's demands turned out to be difficult. Although the libretto is said to suffer from a great lack of quality, the opera audience is agreed that 'The Troubadour' is unsurpassed in its temperament and immense verve.Apart from the libretto, this edition contains introductory commentaries of Kurt Pahlen who also adds information on the compositional structure and context to the musical as well as external and internal dramatic action of the opera. A short synopsis and a brief outline of the genesis bring the work into relation with the composer's entire oeuvre and his life, thus offering a comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction.
SKU: HL.49041681
ISBN 9783254080257. 4.75x7.5x0.416 inches. Italian - German.
Giuseppe Verdi's opera 'Rigoletto', the tragic story of the eponymous hunchbacked court jester, is now published with the complete Italian libretto as well as the translation used by most German opera-houses, including numerous music examples. Kurt Pahlen comments on the work with music-related references as well explanations on the external and internal action. A summary of the plot and a brief outline of the genesis bring 'Rigoletto' into relation with the composer's entire oeuvre and his life, thus providing comprehensive, richly illustrated information on this opera.
SKU: HL.4006125
UPC: 888680961510. 9.0x12.0x0.122 inches.
The overture to Giuseppe Verdi's 1862 opera La Forza del Destino (The Power of Fate) has remained standard repertoire for orchestras around the world. In this imaginative work for winds, Jay Bocook pays homage to the mastery of Verdi and begins with the ominous 3-note “fate” theme from the overture. Throughout the piece melodies are recast and harmonies are embellished, culminating in an exhilarating conclusion where the final seven bars quote Verdi's original almost identically. A brilliant addition to the wind band repertoire.
