Description
| Author/Contributor(s): | Berger, William |
| Publisher: | Vintage |
| Date: | 11/8/2005 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
Puccini is the most beloved composer of opera in the world: one quarter of all operaperformances in the U.S. are of his operas, his music pervades movie soundtracks,and his plots have infiltrated our popular culture. But,although Puccini’s artstill captivates audiences and the popularity of such works as Tosca, La Bohéme, and Madama Butterfly has never waned, he has long been a victim of critical snobberyand cultural marginalization.
In this witty and informative guide for beginners andfans alike, William Berger sets the record straight, reclaiming Puccini as a seriousartist. Combining his trademark irreverent humor with passionate enthusiasm, Bergerstrikes just the right balance of introductory information and thought-provokinganalysis. He includes a biography, discussions of each opera, a glossary, fun factsand anecdotes, and above all keen insight into Puccini’s enduring power. For anyonewho loves Puccini and for anyone who just wonders what all the fuss is about, PucciniWithout Excuses is funny, challenging, and always a pleasure to read.
INCLUDES:
• Why Puccini’s art and its message of hope is crucial to our world today
• How Angloaudiences often miss the mythic significance of his operas
• The use of his musicas shorthand in films, from A Room with a View to Fatal Attraction
• A scene-by sceneanalysis of each opera
• A guide to the wealth of available recordings, books, andvideos
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