Table of Contents

List of Illustrations War and Peace by Peter Conrad The Music of 'The Force of Destiny' by Richard Bernas The Revision of 'The Force of Destiny' 'That Damned Ending' by Bruce A. Brown Thematic Guide 'La Forza del Destino' Opera in Four Acts by Francesco Piave (1862) with additions by Antonio Ghislanzoni (1869) 'The Force of Destiny' English translation by Andrew Porter Act One Act Two Act Three Act Four Discography by Martin Hoyle Bibliography Contributors

About the Author

Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901) is one of Italy’s most celebrated opera composers. His best-known operas include Rigoletto, Il trovatore, La traviata and Aida.

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