Verdi, Requiem

Product Description Verdi's Requiem is one of the most frequently performed works of the choral repertoire, and one of Verdi's most important nonoperatic works. In this new handbook, David Rosen discusses the work's composition and performance history, and analyzes each of the seven movements, considering Verdi's interpretation of the liturgical text, with reference to settings by Mozart and Cherubini. Rosen also considers the work's coherence and the controversial issue of its generic status--the degree to which it is "operatic." Review "The handbook is concise yet packed with information....Rosen's book would make a fine addition to the choral director's library. Whether used as a guide for listening or as a resource in preparing for performance, Verdi: Requiem offers insight, perspective, histprical backgorund, and critical analysis with clarity and conciseness." Lewis W. Gordon, Choral Journal Book Description This new guide considers the work's history, composition, performance practice and reception. Book Description This account of the composition and performance history of one of the most frequently performed works of the choral repertoire analyzes each of the seven movements. It takes into consideration Verdi's interpretation of the liturgical text, with reference to settings by Mozart and Cherubini.