Description

Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra - Full Score

Product Information

UPC: 9790041913759 / 979-0041913759
Product Type: Full Score
Setting: Opera Full Scores
Genre: Stage Work
Length: 420 pages
Weight: 1.025 kg
Publisher: Ricordi
Item Number: PR00137500
Other Reference: PR00137500

Overview

"Simon Boccanegra" is a powerful and emotionally profound opera by Giuseppe Verdi, renowned for its rich dramatic narrative and complex character development. This full score edition reveals the intricate orchestration and lyrical vocal lines that define the opera’s unique sound world. The work tells the poignant and compelling story of Simon Boccanegra, a humble nobleman who rises to become the Doge of Genoa, navigating a turbulent political landscape marked by betrayal, conflict, and personal sacrifice. The opera delves deeply into themes of love, loss, reconciliation, and redemption, set against a backdrop of intense political intrigue and social unrest in 14th-century Genoa. Verdi’s music masterfully captures the emotional turmoil of the characters, weaving together moments of tender lyricism with powerful, dramatic climaxes. The score’s orchestration is both rich and nuanced, providing vivid color and depth that enhance the unfolding drama.

Simon Boccanegra is celebrated for its psychologically complex characters, particularly the title role, which requires a baritone capable of conveying both strength and vulnerability. The opera’s choruses and ensembles add further dramatic intensity, creating a compelling tapestry of sound and emotion. This edition preserves every subtlety of Verdi’s score, from the haunting orchestral preludes to the moving arias and ensemble pieces. "Simon Boccanegra" holds a special place in the operatic repertoire for its blend of political drama and personal tragedy, showcasing Verdi’s maturity as a composer and his deep understanding of human nature.

Italian Translation - Overview

"Simon Boccanegra" è un’opera potente e profondamente emotiva di Giuseppe Verdi, rinomata per il suo ricco racconto drammatico e lo sviluppo complesso dei personaggi. Questa edizione in partitura completa rivela l’orchestrazione intricata e le linee vocali liriche che definiscono l’universo sonoro unico dell’opera. Il lavoro narra la storia toccante e avvincente di Simon Boccanegra, un umile nobile che diventa Doge di Genova, navigando in un contesto politico turbolento segnato da tradimenti, conflitti e sacrifici personali. L’opera esplora in profondità i temi dell’amore, della perdita, della riconciliazione e della redenzione, ambientati in uno scenario di intensa intrigo politico e tensione sociale nella Genova del XIV secolo. La musica di Verdi cattura magistralmente il turbamento emotivo dei personaggi, intrecciando momenti di lirismo tenero con potenti climax drammatici. L’orchestrazione è ricca e sfumata, fornendo colori vividi e profondità che esaltano il dramma in evoluzione.

"Simon Boccanegra" è celebre per i suoi personaggi psicologicamente complessi, in particolare il ruolo del protagonista, che richiede un baritono capace di esprimere sia forza che vulnerabilità. I cori e gli ensemble aggiungono ulteriore intensità drammatica, creando un arazzo sonoro ed emotivo coinvolgente. Questa edizione conserva ogni sottigliezza della partitura di Verdi, dagli inquietanti preludi orchestrali alle arie e ai pezzi d’insieme toccanti. "Simon Boccanegra" occupa un posto speciale nel repertorio operistico per la sua combinazione di dramma politico e tragedia personale, mostrando la maturità compositiva di Verdi e la sua profonda comprensione della natura umana.

Product Features

Format: Full Score
Dimensions: Standard A4
Page Count: 420 pages
Instrumentation: Full orchestra and vocal parts
Difficulty Level: Suitable for advanced performers and orchestras
Genre: Dramatic opera that combines intricate musical elements with compelling storytelling

Interesting Facts

Premiere: "Simon Boccanegra" premiered on March 12, 1857, at the Teatro La Fenice in Venice, and underwent significant revisions before achieving its final form in 1881.
Cultural Significance: The opera is notable for its exploration of political themes and complex character relationships, which set it apart from many of Verdi's earlier works.
Famous Arias: The opera features memorable arias and duets, including the poignant "Il lacerato spirito," showcasing the emotional depth of the characters.

Italian Translation - Interesting Facts

Premiere: Simon Boccanegra premiered on March 12, 1857, at Teatro La Fenice in Venice. The opera underwent significant revisions, culminating in its definitive version in 1881.
Cultural Significance: This work stands out in Verdi’s oeuvre for its mature exploration of political intrigue and deeply complex character relationships, marking a departure from the composer’s earlier operas.
Famous Arias: Among its notable moments is the moving aria "Il lacerato spirito," which powerfully conveys the emotional struggles of the characters.

Publishers

Published by Ricordi, this full score edition is an essential resource for conductors, musicians, and opera companies looking to perform one of Verdi's most significant operas. All rights reserved under item number PR00137500 and ISMN 9790041913759 / 979-0041913759.

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