Ebook: The Operas of Giuseppe Verdi

Abramo Basevi published his study of Verdi's operas in Florence in 1859, in the middle of the composer's career. It covers the twenty works produced between 1842 and 1857 - from 'Nabucco' and 'Macbeth' to 'Il Trovatore', La Traviata', and 'Aroldo'. But while the Basevi work is still widely cited and discussed - and nowhere more so than in the English-speaking world - no translation of the entire volume has previously been available. This book aims to provide a critical apparatus and commentary on Basevi's work.  Read more...