Giuseppe Verdi

The next book in the series "The Lives of Great Composers" is dedicated to the life and work of Giuseppe Verdi - one of the greatest opera composers of the 19th century. The heroes of his operas - kings and court jesters, princesses and courtesans - are united by the captivating power of passions, vividness, and uniqueness of characters. The book includes many excerpts from Verdi's letters, which help to form a clear idea of the outstanding personality of the composer, his labors, concerns, and joys. Well-chosen illustrations are connected with various stages of the maestro's life, as well as his surroundings - composers, librettists, singers, impresarios, conductors, friends, and family. The book is aimed at a wide range of readers.