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Puccini without excuses : a refreshing reassessment of the world's most popular composer / William Berger.
| Author/creator | Berger, William, 1961- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Vintage Books, 2005. |
| Description | 471 pages ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The case of Puccini. Why Puccini? Why now? An introduction -- The operas. Manon Lescaut -- La Bohème -- Tosca -- Madama Butterfly -- La Fanciulla del West -- La Rondine -- Il Trittico -- Turandot -- The Puccini code: issues in Puccini and the perception of his works. The myth of Tosca: a key to a fresh perception of Puccini (and everything else) -- Productions: what you might expect to see -- Film music: Puccini as shorthand in today's mass market -- Puccinian permutations -- Exploring Puccini. Singers, recordings, and performances -- Puccini in print: books for further reading. |
| Abstract | Although Puccini's art still captivates audiences and the popularity of such works as Tosca, La Boheme, and Madama Butterfly has never waned, he has long been a victim of critical snobbery and cultural marginalization. In this informative guide for beginners and fans alike, William Berger sets the record straight, reclaiming Puccini as a serious artist. Combining his trademark irreverent humor with passionate enthusiasm, Berger strikes just the right balance of introductory information and thought-provoking analysis. He includes a biography, discussions of each opera, a glossary, fun facts and anecdotes, and above all, keen insight into Puccini's enduring power. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 411-423) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005046157 |
| ISBN | 1400077788 (pb) |
| ISBN | 9781400077786 |