Books by Gabriele Baldini
“At the heart of this is not a discussion of Verdi as a musician but a discussion of Verdi as a musical dramatist and what the music actually does to articulate the stories, characters, and dramatic situations that make Verdi’s operas so compelling.” Read more...
Francesco Izzo, Historian
Interviews where books by Gabriele Baldini were recommended
The best books on Verdi, recommended by Francesco Izzo
Nearly everyone knows the photo of Verdi’s funeral, the streets of Milan packed with people paying homage to the great composer. How did the son of an innkeeper from Le Roncole become not only one of the most famous opera composers of all time but also a prominent symbol of Italy’s Risorgimento? Verdi expert Francesco Izzo discusses the books to read to best understand the man, the myths, and the music.
