Rigoletto
Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi is a notable edition published by Courier Corporation in January 1992. This 431-page volume presents the complete vocal score of Verdi’s 1851 opera, which is recognized for its bold characterization and dramatic plot. The edition is designed for both amateur and professional performers, making it suitable for study, rehearsals, and recitals, with lyrics provided in the original Italian.
Readers will find that this edition captures the essence of the opera, which tells the poignant story of a hunchbacked jester and his beloved daughter. The score includes a piano reduction, allowing for a comprehensive practice experience. With its focus on music, composition, and opera, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the genres and styles of Verdi’s work.
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Remarkable for its bold characterization, color, atmosphere, and dramatic plot, Verdi’s 1851 opera was an immediate success upon its Venice debut, and it remains a staple of the repertoire to this day. The tale of a despised hunchback and his beloved daughter marked the first appearance of the tragic jester in Italian opera and provided Verdi with a subject well suited to his talents.
Amateur and professional performers alike will appreciate this handsome, moderately priced practice and performance edition of the opera’s vocal score. Ideal for study, rehearsals, and recitals, it contains the complete music for voices with a piano reduction of the vocal score. Lyrics appear in the original Italian only.
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