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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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
[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. |
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| Physical Description: | v, 194 pages : music ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references, discography (pages 173-178), videography (pages 179-181), and index. |
| ISBN: | 0786423285 (illustrated case : alk. paper) |