La Boheme in Full Score (Dover Vocal Scores) [Paperback]

Giacomo Puccini (Author), Opera and Choral Scores (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1987 | Series: Dover Vocal Scores

Authoritative Italian edition of one of the world's most beloved operas. Sturdy, attractive volume reprints every note of Puccini's masterpiece, based on Murger's novel, Scenes de la vie de Boheme. English translations of list of characters and instruments and the table of contents.

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This is, unsurprisingly, one of the most-performed operas of all time, for its combination of story elements (boy meets girl, boy gets girl, boy loses girl, girl dies), beautiful melodies, and pure performability. The second act is only 19 minutes long, but it's amazingly complex--check it out in this full orchestral score, a reprint by Dover of an out-of-copyright publication. Bear in mind that there is no English translation, but most recordings will have a copy of the words in English anyway, so they're readily available.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (October 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486254771
• ISBN-13: 978-0486254777
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,025 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Score, February 5, 2002

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Hermes Camacho "MusicianHermes" (Boulder, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: La Boheme in Full Score (Dover Vocal Scores) (Paperback)

Puccini's La Boheme is among his most perfored operas and this Dover addition full score is a great supplement to your enjoyment.

The print is large and easily readable. The score itself is durable and will lie flat on your desk or music stand with ease. The best part is that it is the most inexpensive copy of the score one can find.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great study guide, June 13, 2008

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Sammy - See all my reviews

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This review is from: La Boheme in Full Score (Dover Vocal Scores) (Paperback)

I am doing a production of "La boheme" right now and this has been a great tool. Not too small and easy to follow!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for the orchestra, but not the vocalist!, August 8, 2008

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mezzomusiclover (Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: La Boheme in Full Score (Dover Vocal Scores) (Paperback)

This edition of La Boheme is great. It is a full opera score. However, I would recommend this for someone playing in the orchestra pit rather than a vocalist because you have to really look hard to find your part and it shifts from page to page. Highlight your part everytime you see it, because it will shift on you from time to time!