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Well-known for leading audiences to a new appreciation of Verdi as a subtle and elaborate musical thinker, Pierluigi Petrobelli here turns his attention to the intriguing question of how musical theater works. In this collection of lively, penetrating essays, Petrobelli analyzes specific operas, mainly by Verdi, in terms of historical context, musical organization, and dramaturgical conventions.
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"What gives Petrobelli's writing so much life is the profundity of thought behind it, the elegance of language, and the clarity of expression--all in the context of a sophisticated, highly educated listener."--David Lawton, State University of New York, Stonybrook
"Petrobelli has regularly explored innovative areas of research long before other scholars become aware of their potential. An English-language edition of his essays is most welcome."--Philip Gossett, University of Chicago
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Roger Parker, Professor of Music at the University of Cambridge, is author of "Leonora's Last Act: Essays in Verdian Discourse" and editor of "The Oxford Illustrated History of Opera".
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