Follow Leoncavallo's Italian along with English with this line by line translation of the original Pagliacci libretto. The line by line translation is literal, enabling the reader to understand the exact meaning of the words being sung, which is what the opera goer wants. This is a must for any lover of Leoncavallo's great classic,

Reproduction of the original: The Complete Opera Book by Gustav Kobbé

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Written by a well-known authority, this book consists of 175 entries that set some of the most popular operas within the context of their composer's career, outline the plot, discuss the music, and more.