The Librettist of Venice: The Remarkable Life of Lorenzo Da Ponte--Mozart's Poet, Casanova's Friend, and Italian Opera's Impre
by Rodney Bolt
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Author: Rodney BoltEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-07-11
ISBN: 1596911182
Number of pages: 448
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
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Book Review: A Fabulous Read!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read several books on music history but none has been such a delicious read as this. This book traces the history of the person responsible for the side-splitting humor in some of Mozart's best operas. I agree with the other reviews on the Amazon.com website. A beautifully researched and crafted book that makes a real person's life read like a wonderful novel.
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