by Lorenzo Da Ponte · Siruela · tapa dura · ISBN 9788478449347
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Lorenzo Da Ponte's 'Memoirs' offer a fascinating insight into the life of this influential librettist, best known for his collaboration with Mozart on operas such as 'Così fan tutte', 'Don Giovanni' and 'Le nozze di Figaro'. The book recounts Da Ponte's eventful life, from his youth in Venice to his exile in Austria and his subsequent move to New York, where he dedicated himself to the dissemination of Italian opera. These memoirs, written between 1823 and 1827, offer an intimate portrait of a multifaceted and controversial man whose work remains relevant in the world of music and theatre.
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).
