Verdi's Aida: a record of the life of the opera on and off the stage

"Verdi was asked to compose a work to premiere in the Cairo Opera House. Although Verdi was uninterested in the project at first, persistence on the part of the khedive as well as a tempting plot line written by Mariette Bey drew him in. Much mystery still surrounds the opera's inception....

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Main Author: McCants, Clyde T. 1933- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. [u.a.] McFarland 2006
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Summary:"Verdi was asked to compose a work to premiere in the Cairo Opera House. Although Verdi was uninterested in the project at first, persistence on the part of the khedive as well as a tempting plot line written by Mariette Bey drew him in. Much mystery still surrounds the opera's inception. This book explores that mystery"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Includes discography (p. ), videography (p. ), and index
Physical Description:V, 194 S. Notenbeisp.

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