Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro) in Full Score
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Now available for the first time in a sturdily produced, reasonably priced paperbound edition is the complete orchestral score of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, widely considered the greatest comic opera ever written. Based on the second play of a trilogy by Beaumarchais (the first was The Barber of Seville ), Figaro elevates the time-honored opera buffa of Italian tradition to new heights, transfiguring persons and scenes with glorious melodies and superb dramatic characterizations. This 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. This 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. Review: A score worth having - Far to many "Full Scores" consist of only portions of the selected work. In Opera, that often means just some selected Arias, and perhaps the Overture. In this case, the term "full score" truly means Full Score. Every note is there, from the Overture to the final chord. Every line of recit is included, even those that are most often spoken rather than sung. In addition, the full libretto is given...in both Italian and German. This version was completed by Georg Schünemann in Berlin in 1941! He cited the numerous "original" versions he used as references, even to the point of acknowledging that the sole copy of a particular printing was in Washington, and, sadly, not available to him at the time. He also supplies several pages of notes, identifying things that were "missing" from various versions or explaining which version he chose for a particular passage and why. As a study guide, for students of Mozart, students of opera, or students of orchestration this is an outstanding book, well made and certain to last a long time. It is unlikely anyone will produce anything "better." For serious students it provides a good look at what Mozart wrote, and allows easy comparisons with versions produced today where some directors seem to feel that they can make "changes" and bill them as "improvements." In my opinion, Mozart knew exactly what he was doing, and "improvements" are seldom as good as the original...usually much worst. HINT: To a certain unconventional director: There's no silent angel in Mozart's work...for a good reason! Review: Excellent value, and stays as flat as they advertise! - Dover may not be the most scholarly edition, but their sewn-binding full scores are a wonderful value. They stay flat, are easy to read from, and are a good, practical edition for any student or performer, provided it is not the only edition you consult.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 81 Reviews |
H**P
A score worth having
Far to many "Full Scores" consist of only portions of the selected work. In Opera, that often means just some selected Arias, and perhaps the Overture. In this case, the term "full score" truly means Full Score. Every note is there, from the Overture to the final chord. Every line of recit is included, even those that are most often spoken rather than sung. In addition, the full libretto is given...in both Italian and German. This version was completed by Georg Schünemann in Berlin in 1941! He cited the numerous "original" versions he used as references, even to the point of acknowledging that the sole copy of a particular printing was in Washington, and, sadly, not available to him at the time. He also supplies several pages of notes, identifying things that were "missing" from various versions or explaining which version he chose for a particular passage and why. As a study guide, for students of Mozart, students of opera, or students of orchestration this is an outstanding book, well made and certain to last a long time. It is unlikely anyone will produce anything "better." For serious students it provides a good look at what Mozart wrote, and allows easy comparisons with versions produced today where some directors seem to feel that they can make "changes" and bill them as "improvements." In my opinion, Mozart knew exactly what he was doing, and "improvements" are seldom as good as the original...usually much worst. HINT: To a certain unconventional director: There's no silent angel in Mozart's work...for a good reason!
C**A
Excellent value, and stays as flat as they advertise!
Dover may not be the most scholarly edition, but their sewn-binding full scores are a wonderful value. They stay flat, are easy to read from, and are a good, practical edition for any student or performer, provided it is not the only edition you consult.
J**R
Five Stars
Beautiful layout, and the pages lay flat, which is fantastic. Excellent for study and easy to read.
C**N
Five Stars
Thanks
C**L
Made a great gift
great having the full score
A**T
Five Stars
Excellent value
K**Z
Fest singers must!
I suggest this highly for singers who plan on making a career on a "festvertrag" house singers' contract in Germany, Austria or Switzerland. In these countries, popular operas are sung in either German or the original language, in this case; Italian! To have both will save you time and money!
T**N
Clear music, poor words
Full score is clear and reasonably accurate and easy to read. Words for vocal parts don't always line up clearly, and the choice to place German on top, with Italian below and italicized was a poor one. Reading the original language musically is thus a challenge, and non-German or Italian speakers won't have a meaningful translation close at hand either as there is no english through the score.
E**A
Partitura completa!
Fantastico, leggibilissimo e pratico. Unica pecca la traduzione più grande del testo in lingua originale. Pazienza
S**9
フルスコアがこの価格で入手できて満足です。
フルスコアがこの価格で入手できて満足です。 来年、このオペラに参加する可能性があり購入しました。
D**.
Partition d'occasion reçue en parfait état
Partition d'un opéra exceptionnel.
L**A
迅速な配送でした！
夜中の12時過ぎにお急ぎ便、で注文したら翌日の午後3時に届きました！ 急いでたので店に行く時間もなく、助かりました。 しかも新品の中古とかで少し安く買えました。 また利用したいです。
F**S
Meraviglioso!
E' una versione eccellente, ci ho studiato per un esame di storia della musica e mi è stato utilissimo (ci ho preso 30 e lode). E' perfetto per l'analisi, con pagine adatte alle annotazioni a matita grigia e colorata. Consigliatissimo!
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