Don Giovanni

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781847495419
• ISBN10: 1847495419
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Oneworld Classics

Summary

This guide to one of Mozart's most significant and popular operas begins with a discussion by Michael F. Robinson of its comic elements. An overall view of the score by David Wyn Jones shows how Mozart maintained dramatic momentum over two long acts and provides an overview of the dramatic pacing and orchestration in some of the most important scenes. Christopher Raeburn concludes the commentary with an engaging portrait of Da Ponte, Mozart's "libertine librettist," and his relationship with the composer. Also included is a selection of unique letters between Mozart and his father written during the opera's composition.

Author Biography

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) was born in Salzburg, and began composing at the age of five. His subsequent prolific output, which included Idomeneo, The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, and his Requiem secured him a reputation as one of the world's foremost Classical composers.