Grammar and Translation for Italian Libretto (English and Italian Edition)

By Richard M. Berrong

Book Overview

Finally -- a complete Italian grammar course that addresses the specific needs of singers translating opera librettos, with their archaic forms and poetic syntax In Grammar and Translation for the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1885064020
• ISBN13: 9781885064028
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Excalibur Books
• Length: 329 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.0" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Grammar and Translation for Italian Libretto

I sing opera and am often in need of a good translation. This book takes one through the common linguistic occurances that do not appear in present-day spoken Italian, as they are particular to the 18th century. At the same time, it has correct grammatic usages that are still in use today. A must for any opera singer or lover of Italian opera.