Title: Verdi's Shakespeare
Description: Explores the writing and staging of Verdi's three triumphant Shakespearian operas: Macbeth, Othello, and Falstaff. An Italian composer who couldn't read a word of English but adored Shakespeare, Verdi devoted himself to operatic productions that authentically incorporated the playwright's texts. Wills focuses on the intense working relationships both Shakespeare and Verdi had with the performers and producers of their works.
Subjects: Literature, Theater, Adaptations, Opera, Criticism and interpretation, History and criticism, Influence, Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.), Knowledge, Art, Relations with actors, History, Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, adaptations, Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, influence, Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, criticism and interpretation, Verdi, giuseppe, 1813-1901, Opera, italy, Theater, italy
Places: Italy
People: Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
Time periods: 19th century