Mefistofele: Opera In Four Acts (1920)

By Arrigo Boito and Theodore T Barker Arrigo Boito

Book Overview

Mefistofele is an opera in four acts, written by the Italian composer Arrigo Boito and first performed in 1868. The opera is based on Goethe's Faust, a classic tale of a man who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. In Mefistofele, the devil takes on the form of the title character and tempts Faust throughout the opera. The story is set in various locations, including Faust's study, a carnival in Leipzig, and the imperial palace in Rome. The music of Mefistofele is dramatic and grand, with powerful choruses and arias that showcase the talents of the singers. Boito's libretto is witty and intelligent, with references to classical mythology and literature. The opera has been performed frequently since its premiere and is considered one of Boito's greatest works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164822748
• ISBN13: 9781164822745
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"