by Lorenzo Da Ponte · Círculo De Lectores · tapa dura · ISBN 9788467217292
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Lorenzo Da Ponte's memoirs, published by Círculo de Lectores in 2006, offer a fascinating account of the life of this Italian poet and librettist. Best known for his collaboration with Mozart on operas such as 'Così fan tutte', 'Don Giovanni', and 'Le nozze di Figaro', Da Ponte narrates his experiences from his youth in Venice to his exile in Austria and his subsequent move to New York. In these memoirs, the author shares intimate details of his life, marked by scandals and adventures, as well as his dedication to poetry and the dissemination of Italian opera in the United States.
Lorenzo Da Ponte was an Italian and American librettist, poet and Roman Catholic priest. He wrote the libretti for 28 operas by 11 composers, including three of Mozart's most celebrated operas: The Marriage of Figaro (1786), Don Giovanni (1787), and Così fan tutte (1790).
