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Since its first performance at Rome's Teatro di Apollo on January 19, 1853, Il Trovatore has been one of Giuseppe Verdi's most successful operas. Within three years of its premiere, the opera was presented in over 150 opera houses in Italy alone, and performed as far... Read Full Overview

Vocal Score

(Study Score). This newly released edition of Verdi's masterwork has a beautiful color cover and a plot synopsis in English. Sewn binding.

(Vocal Score). Italian only, with an introductory plot synopsis in English.

The Works of Giuseppe Verdi is the first critical edition of the composer's oeuvre. Together with his operas, the series presents his songs, his choral music and sacred pieces, and his string quartet and other instrumental works.

None of Verdi's other operas, with the exception of Ernani , enjoyed such an immediate and resounding success as Il trovatore ; followings its premiere on January 19th, 1853, it soon became a favorite across the continent. Verdi himself was very protective toward Il trovatore... Read Full Overview

Il Trovatore: An Opera In Four Acts is a classic Italian opera written by Salvatore Cammarano and first performed in 1853. The story is set in 15th century Spain and follows the tragic love story of Leonora, a noblewoman, and the troubadour, Manrico. However, their love is complicated... Read Full Overview

""Il Trovatore: An Opera In Four Acts"" is a classic Italian opera written by Salvatore Cammarano in 1853. The story is set in 15th century Spain and revolves around the lives of four central characters: the troubadour Manrico, the noblewoman Leonora, the Count di Luna who is... Read Full Overview