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Verdi and Venetian theatre /

"This program is devoted to the 19th century, the age of grand opera. It covers the rise of Rossini, the triumphant premieres at La Fenice Theatre, the overthrow of the Austrian occupation as Verdi became a folk hero, and the death of Wagner in Venice. Live performances in the Salon of La Fenic...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: SEPT (Television station : France), Channel Four (Great Britain), Robclif (Firm), Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Swann, Christopher, Landon, H. C. Robbins (Howard Chandler Robbins), 1926-2009, Norwich, John Julius, 1929-2018, Dini-Ciacci, Maurizio, Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901, Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2003]
Series:Five centuries of music in Venice (DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:
Verdi, Giuseppe, > 1813-1901.
Rossini, Gioacchino, > 1792-1868.
Wagner, Richard, > 1813-1883.
Music > Italy > Venice > 19th century > History and criticism.
Composers > Italy > Venice > History > 19th century.
Venice (Italy) > History.
Televised operas.
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Summary:"This program is devoted to the 19th century, the age of grand opera. It covers the rise of Rossini, the triumphant premieres at La Fenice Theatre, the overthrow of the Austrian occupation as Verdi became a folk hero, and the death of Wagner in Venice. Live performances in the Salon of La Fenice."--Container.
Item Description:Originally produced for the television program, Maestro : a musical journey through Venice.
Presented in two parts of approximately 28 and 24 minutes each. Includes excerpts from Rossini and Verdi operas.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (52 min.) : sound, color & black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Writer & music consultant H.C. Robbins Landon ; Fiona Gillespie, editor.