Giacomo Puccini: A Guide to Research

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Psychology Press, 1999 - Art - 381 pages
Evaluates some 700 books and articles related to the composer's life and works. Entries are divided into 10 cross-referenced chapters, most with subheadings, with entries listed chronologically. Works in English, Italian, German, French, and Spanish are described. Appendices offer a guide to location of original manuscripts, and lists of organizations and museums, literary sources of Puccini's operas, and audio and video recordings. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
 

Contents

An Introduction
3
Work List
17
An Annotated Bibliography of Puccini Studies
33
Biographies
47
Letters
77
Reference Materials
91
Editions and Related Studies
97
Individual Works
105
Drama and Text
243
Criticism and Reception Studies
269
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305
A Guide To Music Manuscripts And Other Autograph Materials
317
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318
Selected Institutional Resources
323
The Literary Sources of Puccinis Operas
327
Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions About Puccini and His Works
331

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Compositional Style and Method
215
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Discography and Videography
337
Index
363
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