Mozart's Opera Don Giovanni (1859)

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Lorenzo Da Ponte Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Book Overview

Mozart's Opera Don Giovanni is a musical masterpiece that was composed by the legendary Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The opera, which was first performed in 1787, tells the story of the notorious seducer Don Giovanni, who is known for his countless affairs and disregard for the feelings of others. The story follows Don Giovanni's attempts to seduce and conquer yet another woman, only to be met with resistance and ultimately, his own downfall. This book, published in 1859, provides a complete score of the opera, including all of the vocal and instrumental parts. It also includes an introduction that provides historical context and background information on the opera and its composer. The book is a valuable resource for musicians, music students, and opera enthusiasts who wish to study and perform this iconic work of art. With its beautiful melodies, complex harmonies, and powerful emotional themes, Mozart's Opera Don Giovanni remains a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences to this day.Containing The Italian Text, With An English Translation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166915336
• ISBN13: 9781166915339
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Paperback Score!

IN an age when opera scores are expensive and some out of print, it's wonderful to find a company who is keeping singers and accompanists well stocked. My old score fell apart. I was delighted to find that Dover's pages corresponded to my former score. I now am replenishing my library, and give scores as gifts to young promising pupils. BRAVO DOVER!

Great music, great score

I bought this score for my son and he has been conducting ever since. My son, Oliver Aldort, is only 14, but he is a national winner cellist, pianist and conductor. He bought this score to work on his conducting of the overture in November. The score is clear, easy to look away and come back to, and of course, it is Mozart!

Excellent companion

Don Giovanni is a simply wonderful opera, but for this single-language speaking gal I was at a loss for understanding. I looked high and low for a good translation, finally deciding on this which has side-by-side readings of the opera in itallian and english. It's easy to read. It has a good introduction and great footnotes that give you a little extra information to take with you as you read. Unlike other companions, it includes every word spoken, so you don't get lost when they repeat themselves! There's really not much to say about it -- simple, straightfoward, and worth the money.

Outstanding as Usual

One of the world's best operas printed by one of the world's best publishers - it couldn't be much better. Dover Publications' scores are always of the highest quality: Large pages and clear type for ease in reading, and a sewn spine (not glued) for flexability and durability. To make it even better, contained between the well-fabricated covers of this score is arguably the best opera ever composed by arguably the best composer the world has ever seen. Ladies and gentlemen, it doesn't get any better than this. If you like Mozart or if you like Don Giovanni, be sure to acquire this score as soon as possible.

Yet another excellent Dover publication

Dover has done it again. This opera (one of the best ever written) is done up beautifully for everyone; from someone just looking into an opera for the first time to an experienced veteran. I would recommend it for all. As a bonus, it includes the Concert Ending of the Overture, the Transposition of the Aria No. 21b and the But in the Finale No. 24. The Editor's Commentary is also very informative and interesting. A must have for any Mozart lover's collection.