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Masterpieces of Italian Opera<\/span><\/h1>
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The majority of today\u2019s operatic repertoire is Italian. However many of its most popular or significant works are not available in a critical edition. B\u00e4renreiter\u2019s new series, Masterpieces of Italian Opera, emerged from the demand for such editions, for both performance and research purposes. Conceived in collaboration with the late Philip Gossett and co-edited by Andreas Giger and Francesco Izzo, Masterpieces of Italian Opera commences with a set of four operas; the series is planned to be continued.<\/p>\n

When the curtain rises on a performance of an Italian opera, few performers or listeners are aware that the work may have been revised by the composer, altered by censors, incorrectly reproduced by copyists, modified by singers and conductors, and further altered by publishers. Thus, performers and scholars often find it impossible to discern the composer\u2019s original work from the subsequent revisions, modifications, and additions. On the basis of all relevant sources and the latest research, Masterpieces of Italian Opera restores the authoritative versions of some of the most significant works.<\/p>\n

Aware of the rich performance tradition, Masterpieces of Italian opera also allows for the performance of alternative, historically coherent versions via materials provided in the appendixes.<\/p>\n

These include, for instance, the shorter original version of Ruggero Leoncavallo\u2019s \u201ePagliacci\u201c; the original version of Pietro Mascagni\u2019s \u201eCavalleria rusticana\u201c with restored cuts and occasional higher keys; an alternate finale of Gaetano Donizetti\u2019s \u201eCaterina Cornaro\u201c; and a later version of Domenico Cimarosa\u2019s \u201eIl matrimonio segreto\u201c, with a different structure and additional arias.<\/p>\n

Each volume contains, in English and Italian, a historical introduction, a description of the sources, and discussions regarding performance practice issues. The Critical Commentary, which provides alternative readings and justifications of editorial decisions, will be available in English on the B\u00e4renreiter website.<\/p>\n

These editions are mostly prepared in conjunction with specific performances or in consultation with leading conductors and singers. By means of this collaborative effort, B\u00e4renreiter is able to offer editions that allow the operas to shine in their original splendor, satisfying performers, audiences, and scholars alike.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Publication Schedule<\/span><\/h3>