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Verdi, Giuseppe: Attila – book – Ricordi 2014

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Giuseppe Verdi: Attila | Commento Critico in Italiano | BookProduct InformationUPC:9788875929633 / 978-8875929633Product Type:BookPublisher:RicordiItem Number:NR14104700Language:ItalianPublished:2014OverviewAttila by Giuseppe Verdi is a compelling opera that powerfully addresses themes of power, imperial conquest, identity, inner conflict, and spiritual redemption. Premiered in 1846, this early work by Verdi occupies a pivotal place in his artistic development, showcasing his growing engagement with politically charged narratives and larger-than-life characters rooted in historical and legendary contexts.This critical commentary, published by Ricordi in 2014 as part of the prestigious Edizione Critica (Critical Edition) series in collaboration with the Istituto Nazionale di Studi Verdiani, offers a meticulously researched and thoroughly annotated edition of the opera. It provides a detailed examination of the operas compositional genesis, the librettos literary sources, and the evolution of the score through various manuscript versions and early performances.The volume explores Verdis collaboration with librettists Temistocle Solera and later Francesco Maria Piave, tracing the dramatic and structural revisions that shaped Attila into a dramatically cohesive work. Through in-depth analysis of the music, including vocal writing, orchestration, and dramaturgical pacing, this commentary deepens our understanding of Verdis compositional voice during a politically transformative period in Italian history.Intended for musicologists, performers, conductors, stage directors, and dedicated opera enthusiasts, this publication is both a scholarly resource and a practical guide. It enables historically informed performance and offers critical insights into the ideological and artistic forces that shaped Verdi’s vision of the legendary conqueror, Attila the Hun.Italian Translation – OverviewAttila di Giuseppe Verdi unopera affascinante e drammatica che affronta con grande forza tematiche quali il potere, la conquista imperiale, lidentit, il conflitto interiore e la redenzione spirituale. Andata in scena per la prima volta nel 1846, rappresenta una tappa significativa nel percorso compositivo di Verdi, in cui si manifesta un interesse sempre pi marcato per i soggetti storici e patriottici, in sintonia con le tensioni politiche dellItalia preunitaria.Questa edizione critica, pubblicata da Ricordi nel 2014 nellambito della prestigiosa collana delle Edizioni Critiche in collaborazione con lIstituto Nazionale di Studi Verdiani, offre una ricostruzione filologica rigorosa e unanalisi dettagliata della genesi dellopera. Il volume indaga le fonti del libretto, levoluzione musicale attraverso diverse versioni manoscritte e le prime esecuzioni, offrendo un quadro completo del contesto storico e artistico.Unattenzione particolare rivolta alla collaborazione tra Verdi e i librettisti Temistocle Solera e successivamente Francesco Maria Piave, mettendo in luce le modifiche drammaturgiche e musicali che portarono Attila a raggiungere un equilibrio teatrale e narrativo. Lanalisi approfondita della partitura, con particolare riferimento alla scrittura vocale, allorchestrazione e ai tempi drammatici, permette di comprendere meglio la poetica verdiana in un momento cruciale della sua carriera.Destinato a musicologi, interpreti, direttori dorchestra, registi teatrali e appassionati dopera, questo volume rappresenta sia uno strumento di studio imprescindibile, sia una guida pratica per lallestimento e linterpretazione storicamente informata di unopera che riflette le tensioni ideologiche e artistiche dellepoca risorgimentale.Product FeaturesFormat:BookPublisher:RicordiItem Number:NR14104700ISMN:9788875929633 / 978-8875929633Language:ItalianInteresting FactsHistorical Context:”Attila” premiered on March 17, 1846, at the Gran Teatro La Fenice in Venice, marking Verdi’s ninth opera. The opera’s genesis involved significant challenges, including Verdi’s health issues and complex relationships with his librettist and publisher.Musical Structure:The opera is noted for its powerful orchestration and dramatic vocal lines, which reflect the emotional intensity of the characters and the historical narrative.Cultural Impact:Verdi’s portrayal of Attila as a more humanized character contrasts with traditional depictions of the barbarian leader, offering a nuanced exploration of themes such as tyranny and redemption.Italian Translation – Interesting FactsContesto Storico: Attila debutt il 17 marzo 1846 al Gran Teatro La Fenice di Venezia, segnando la nona opera

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