Publisher's Synopsis
""The Buffoon: The Substance of Leoncavallo's Opera, I Pagliacci"" by Theodore M. R. von Keler is a comprehensive exploration of the famous Italian opera, I Pagliacci, by Ruggero Leoncavallo. The book delves into the themes, characters, and musical composition of the opera, which tells the tragic story of a group of traveling performers and the jealousy and betrayal that tears them apart. Von Keler provides historical context and analysis of the opera's cultural significance, as well as a detailed examination of the libretto and musical score. This book is a must-read for opera enthusiasts, musicians, and anyone interested in the art of storytelling through music.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.