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The Cimbasso and Tuba in the Operatic Works of Giuseppe Verdi: A Pedagogical and Aesthetic Comparison

In recent years, the use of the cimbasso has gained popularity in Giuseppe Verdi opera performances throughout the world. In the past, the tuba or the bass trombone was used regularly instead of the cimbasso because less regard was given to what Verdi may have intended. Today, one expects more attention to historical precedent, which is evident in many contemporary Verdi opera performances. However, the tuba continues to be used commonly in performances of Verdi opera productions throughout the United States. The use of the tuba in the U.S. is due to a lack of awareness and a limited availability of the cimbasso. This paper demonstrates the pedagogical and aesthetic differences between the use of the tuba and the modern cimbasso when performing the works of Giuseppe Verdi operas.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc31531
Date08 1900
CreatorsCostantino, Alexander
ContributorsLittle, Donald C., Williams, Nicholas, 1974-, Bowman, Brian, 1946-
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatv, 59 p. : ill., Text
RightsPublic, Copyright, Costantino, Alexander, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.
RelationLecture recital: June 21, 2010, ark:/67531/metadc89393

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