Aspects of Verdi

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Exploring the multifaceted life of the composer, this collection of essays delves into his religious beliefs, culinary skills, political influences, and poetic inspirations. It showcases his journey from early compositions to his final work, Falstaff, created at 80. The book features original research, including two previously unpublished early works, a translated collection of his letters, the Requiem text with Verdi's annotations, and a comprehensive directory of his operas detailing sources, casts, theaters, and premiere dates.