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Author:

Wills, Garry, 1934-

Title:

Verdi's Shakespeare : men of the theater / Garry Wills.

Publisher:

Penguin Books,

Copyright Date:

2012, c2011

Description:

xi, 225 p. ; 20 cm.

Subject:

Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616--Adaptations--History and criticism.
Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616--Influence.
Verdi, Giuseppe,--1813-1901--Criticism and interpretation.
Verdi, Giuseppe,--1813-1901--Literature.--Literature.
Opera--Italy--19th century.
Theater--Italy--History--19th century.
Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616--Relations with actors.
Verdi, Giuseppe,--1813-1901--Relations with actors.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Macbeth. Macbeth's first performers ; Diabolisms, old and new ; Psychological depth ; Lady -- Otello. Rossini's Otello ; Boito ; Othello's and Otello's first performers ; Cosmic reach ; Cosmic ruin ; Between cultures -- Falstaff. Musical Falstaffs ; Falstaff's first performers ; Inflation ; Deflation ; Levitation.

Summary:

Explores the writing and staging of Verdi's three triumphant Shakespearian operas: Macbeth, Othello, and Falstaff. An Italian composer who couldn't read a word of English but adored Shakespeare, Verdi devoted himself to operatic productions that authentically incorporated the playwright's texts. Wills focuses on the intense working relationships both Shakespeare and Verdi had with the performers and producers of their works.

ISBN:

0143122223 (pbk.)
9780143122227 (pbk.) :

OCLC:

(OCoLC)821864333

Locations:

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

ETPD745 -- Emmetsburg Public Library (Emmetsburg)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)