{"product_id":"the-marriage-of-figaro-paperback","title":"The Marriage of Figaro - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWolfgang Amadeus Mozart\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMozart's beloved comic romp, reprinted from a late (C. F. Peters, 1941) edition, which preserves Mozart's autograph manuscript and early translations of the libretto and includes passages that are often cut in other editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available for the first time in a sturdily produced, reasonably priced paperbound edition is the complete orchestral score of Mozart's \u003ci\u003eThe Marriage of Figaro, \u003c\/i\u003e widely considered the greatest comic opera ever written. Based on the second play of a trilogy by Beaumarchais (the first was \u003ci\u003eThe Barber of Seville\u003c\/i\u003e), Figaro elevates the time-honored \u003ci\u003eopera buffa\u003c\/i\u003e of Italian tradition to new heights, transfiguring persons and scenes with glorious melodies and superb dramatic characterizations.\u003cbr\u003eThis edition, based on Mozart's autograph manuscript and early German translations of the libretto, embodies both the original Italian libretto of Lorenzo Da Ponte and a new corrected version of the German text. It is totally complete and contains all passages, including some that are missing from other editions and often cut in performances. In addition, the Editor's Commentary includes a complete review of all dubious passages and text problems.\u003cbr\u003eThis full orchestral score is an indispensable aid for study and for anyone listening to recordings or live performances. In no other manner can the listener or student keep full awareness of the many elements that make up this opera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA child prodigy who blossomed into the Classical era's most influential composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) wrote more than 600 works in his brief life. His oeuvre encompasses a wide variety of genres, including symphonic, chamber, operatic, and choral music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.89 x 12.14 x 9.41 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 1979\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756104581408,"sku":"9780486237510","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f013606e7ea1a8d91285edf5f0bf7ee4.webp?v=1780074286","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-marriage-of-figaro-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}