Madama Butterfly = Madam Butterfly / Giacomo Puccini.
| Author/creator | Puccini, Giacomo |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | New edition. |
| Publication Info | Richmond : Overture Publishing, 2011. |
| Description | 128 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Included Work | Giacosa, Giuseppe, 1847-1906. Madama Butterfly. English. |
| Included Work | Giacosa, Giuseppe, 1847-1906. Madama Butterfly. Italian. |
| Included Work | Illica, Luigi, 1857-1919 librettist. |
| Included Work | Giacosa, Giuseppe, 1847-1906 librettist. |
| Included Work | Belasco, David, 1853-1931. Madame Butterfly. |
| Included Work | Long, John Luther, 1861-1927. Madame Butterfly. |
| Included Work | Elkin, R. H., translator. |
| Included Work | John, Nicholas, editor. |
| Other author/creator | English National Opera. |
| Portion of title | Madam Butterfly |
| Series | Opera guides ; 26 Opera guide ; 26. ^A176004 |
| Contents | Images of the Orient / John-Pierre Lehmann -- Tribulations of a score / Julian Smith -- Madame Butterfly / John Luther Long -- Thematic guide -- Madama Butterfly / Italian libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica, after the book by John Luther Long and the play by David Belasco ; English version based on that of R.H. Elkin -- Discography / David Nice. |
| Abstract | Madama Butterfly is one of the most popular operas of all time, despite its disastrous premiere, after which it was immediately withdrawn and revised. This guide explores how and why the libretto was softened to suit the tastes of European opera-goers, and the different variants are set out, side by side. Professor Jean-Pierre Lehmann introduces the story and shows how the theme of a Japanese girl deserted by a heartless foreigner became a classic. Since John Luther Long's novella--on which the opera was based--is included as well, it is possible to judge how successful Puccini was in catching its essence in his hauntingly beautiful score. |
| General note | Opera libretto, in Italian with English translation, by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, based on the play by David Belasco and the story by John Luther Long. |
| General note | This Opera guide first published by John Calder (Publishers) Ltd in 1984. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and discography. |
| Language | Text in English and Italian. |
| ISBN | 9780714544274 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML50.P965 M36 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |