World Classic Music Fairy Tale Picture Book · Red (Full Four Books)

Author: [Italy] Angela Redetti
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Written by the renowned author Feng Jicai as a review: Music is the river leading into the story, the story is the path leading into the picture, and the picture is the bridge leading into the music. As you admire the beautiful and enchanting illustrations and read the intricate and moving story, you are unknowingly drawn into a world-famous classical music piece. This is the miracle created by "World Classical Music Fairy Tale Picture Books." — Feng Jicai
"The Barber of Seville" was composed by Rossini in 1816. This opera is adapted from the same-named novel by the French playwright Beaumarchais. The premiere was a chaotic mess, with actors in disarray and even a cat running onto the stage. However, this did not affect the work's outstanding artistic quality, and it quickly won the hearts of the audience. Today, "The Barber of Seville" has become one of the most important classical operas.
"The Marriage of Figaro" was adapted from the same-named novel by the court poet Da Ponte, based on the work of the French playwright Beaumarchais. Beaumarchais wrote three comedies set in Spain, all featuring the same characters. One of them is "The Barber of Seville," and the second is "The Marriage of Figaro," which Mozart adapted into an opera. "The Marriage of Figaro" is considered a representative of Mozart's operas. Its premiere on May 1, 1986, at the Vienna State Opera caused a great sensation, and to this day, it remains one of the most beloved classical operas.
" Carmen" is a famous opera work composed by the French renowned composer Bizet. Using music, he created a vivid image of a Gypsy girl who is passionate and fiercely independent. The famous Spanish illustrator Jordi Sabaté fully expresses the charm of the music through his illustrations. In the picture book, he uses the striking contrast of red and black to outline Carmen's personality, making her arrogance, passion, and every expression leap off the page, becoming a captivating focal point.
"Princess Turandot": The Italian renowned composer Puccini is hailed as the "magician of love in opera." In this heart-wrenching work set in China, "Princess Turandot," he expresses a wealth of emotions. The Italian renowned illustrator Cristina has meticulously studied the shapes and colors of Peking Opera, complemented by elegant and flowing lines, making the entire work filled with classical charm, achieving a perfect unity of music and painting.