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# Verdi With a Vengeance: An Energetic Guide to the Life and Complete Works of the King of Opera

**Brand:** william berger
**Price:** 177 zł
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- **What is this?** Verdi With a Vengeance: An Energetic Guide to the Life and Complete Works of the King of Opera by william berger
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## Customer Reviews

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    An Essential For The Verdi  Lover
  

*by J***. on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 3, 2013*

I have lived with this book for a little over a year; it rests on a table next to my chair so that I can access it frequently, as I do. I have referred to it in several reviews of Verdi on DVD and thought that in justice to this fine work, I should comment briefly on why it is so important to my enjoyment of Verdi's operas.First, there is an adequate biography. I have and consult the definitive biography by Ms. Phillips-Matz, but for the quick reference, Mr. Berger works very well: there is enough detail to answer most any question I have had.Second, all of the operas are outlined as to plot and discussed. No, this is not Budden's three volume tome of the 1970's (if memory serves), but again, unless one can sight read an orchestral score, Budden takes some effort to get through. Berger is much more easy on the attention span, but still with plenty of detail. When I came to opera, there were only four or five of Verdi's operas that had been recorded, and those were cut substantially ( all those vulgar cabalettas!) It is gratifying to see all theearly Verdi" treated with affectionate respect.Third, there is a short, succinct guide to audio recordings with some absolutely delicious editorial remarks ( he mentions Canadian tenor Richard Margison sounding like he was chanelling Ethel Merman and notes that a well known soprano's high notes could kill goldfish in a bowl!) Sad to say, the book was written before the surge of DVDs.Fourth is the quality of writing: Berger has a crisp, grammatic style that maintains interest. Part of this, I am sure, reflects his obvious love of Verdi's output.So in sum, gentle reader, I recomend this book without reservation. It's a winner!!

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    Informative and readable
  

*by E***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 13, 2021*

Informative and readable book for anyone who has just discovered opera and wants to know more about Verdi’s works including the more obscure ones.  Wish we had books like this for other opera composers (Puccini, Mozart, Wagner etc)

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    Educational and fun too
  

*by B***L on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 24, 2016*

The only negative thing I can say about this book is that it makes me spend a lot of time watching Verdi operas on tv.  Also I keep spending money on Verdi DVD's.  Thank heavens for the many free Verdi operas on Amazon Prime tv.  Since I read this book I just can't get enough of Verdi.  But I digress.  Berger wrote a great book.  Informative and fun.  Never dry or dull.  For an opera novice like me it is perfect.  ~ Celeste Downey

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