Cavalleria Rusticana/I Pagliacci (Black Dog Opera Library) [Hardcover]

Pietro Mascagni (Composer), Ruggiero Leoncarallo (Composer)

Book Description

Series: Black Dog Opera Library | Publication Date: January 1, 1999

The Black Dog Opera Library presents Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci. A marriage of music and the written word in the most complete and popularly priced package yet produced, each of these sets includes a complete opera on two Angel/EMI compact discs, accompanied by the complete libretto in its original language and English translation with annotated commentary. Full-color photographs illustrate the history of the operas, and an entertaining text discusses the musical heritage of the composers, the music and the performances.

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Ruggiero Leoncarallo is a contributor for the following Black Dog and Leventhal Title: Cavalleria Rusticana/I Pagliacci

Pietro Mascagni is a contributor for Black Dog and Leventhal titles including: 'Cavalleria Rusticana/I Pagliacci'

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579120180
• ISBN-13: 978-1579120184
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #802,181 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cavalleria Rusticana & I Pagliacci - Black Dog Collection, May 12, 2000

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Adam Christensen - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cavalleria Rusticana/I Pagliacci (Black Dog Opera Library) (Hardcover)

Combining both words and music, this edition of EMI's Black Dog Opera Library is a beautiful addition to any music lover's collection. At first I was hesitant to buy the book, as I already have a different version of the complete operas with liner notes. I don't regret the purchase at all now. With 125+ pages of history, biographical information and complete librettos, the book is a sure bet.

Included in this hardbound book are CDs of the complete operas of Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci. You can listen to the beautiful and emotional voices of Franco Corelli and Victoria De Los Angeles as you read about two of the most influential and powerful operas of all time.

If you are new to opera, I highly recommend this package as it will give you the chance to acquaint yourself with opera and learn of the rich operatic history involved with these two classics.

For opera lovers, you will appreciate this new approach to opera packaging--It takes liner notes to the next step and includes some of the best recordings I have heard ever of these operas. Enjoy!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another in a series, October 14, 2007

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Joseph Mondano "devotee of musical theater" (New York City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cavalleria Rusticana/I Pagliacci (Black Dog Opera Library) (Hardcover)

Being somewhat new to Opera, I have been a faithful student of this series of (Black Dog) books with CD. This particular book prepared me to see these two wonderful operas as well as to enjoy them afterwards at home.

Having the libretto is priceless and the CDs for both Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci are simply marvelous.

I felt I enjoyed the live performance I attended more after reading and listeming to this at home first, and now I have it forever to listen to again and again. Simply Wonderful!