B1693. VINCENT GODEFROY. The Dramatic Genius of Verdi, Volume I – Nabucco to La Traviata. London, Victor Gollancz, 1978. 287pp. Illus.; DJ; Foreword by Vincent Osborne. A delight for lovers of Verdi. Fresh black covers with gilt lettering, sound binding, clean pages and end-papers. - 0-575-01979-4

CRITIC REVIEW:

“Analyses of ten operas by Verdi, from his first success NABUCCO to the three early-middle masterpieces RIGOLETTO, TROVATORE and TRAVIATA. Godefroy examines musical characterization, dramatic impact of orchestral detail, and use of literary sources.”

- Kirkus Review