Puccini: His Life and Works

Julian Budden, one of the world's foremost scholars of Italian opera, here offers music lovers a major biography of Giacomo Puccini--a volume in the esteemed Master Musicians series. Blending astute musical analysis with a colorful account of Puccini's life, Budden providess an illuminating look at some of the most popular operas in the repertoire, including Manon Lescaut, La Boheme, Tosca, Madama Butterfly , and Turandot . Budden also paints an intriguing portrait of Puccini the man--talented but modest, a man who had ... Read More

Julian Budden, one of the world's foremost scholars of Italian opera, here offers music lovers a major biography of Giacomo Puccini--a volume in the esteemed Master Musicians series. Blending astute musical analysis with a colorful account of Puccini's life, Budden providess an illuminating look at some of the most popular operas in the repertoire, including Manon Lescaut, La Boheme, Tosca, Madama Butterfly , and Turandot . Budden also paints an intriguing portrait of Puccini the man--talented but modest, a man who had friends from every walk of life: shopkeepers, priests, wealthy landowners, fellow artists. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $37.70 (Expires Jan 08, 2025) 365 Day Rental: $43.50 (Expires Jul 12, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $57.99 Title: Puccini by Julian Budden Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic US Print ISBN: 9780195179743, 0195179749 eText ISBN: 9780195346251 Edition: 2005 Format: PDF eBook	$37.70 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ