Puccini Keeper of the Seal Author:Edward Greenfield Giacomo Puccini, composer of some of the world's most popular music, came from a long line of musicians. His musical inheritance revealed itself early. Here is a fascinating study of his life and career, his contributions to the world of music, his operas and more.This book, published to celebrate the anniversary of Puccini's birth, presents an... more » entirely new approach to Puccini and his works. New conclusions are drawn in this engaging study. The first part of the book surveys his life. Then, his music is analyzed methodically. Conclusions may surprise the reader.
Includes index, music illustrations and photographs. British import, out-of-print and hard-to-find.« less