{"product_id":"verdi-a-biography","title":"Verdi: A Biography","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawing on numerous original documents provided by Verdis descendants  the Carrara-Verdi family  this long awaited biography presents a reexamination of Verdis life not only as a composer  but as a philanthropist and son of Italy. Matz places Verdi against a backdrop of a century of fierce Italian nationalism that dictated that not only musical  but political considerations permeate his life and work. Here too is a glimpse into the composers personal life--his turbulent relationships with his friends and family  his dedication to his music  his passion for his country. Upon his death in 1901 there were scenes of national mourning for the man whose actions had become a model  and music an inspiration to all of Italy. With an eloquent foreword by Andrew Porter  Verdi: A Biography brilliantly illuminates the life of the composer  patriot  and philanthropist who not only created the operas that would prosper generations after the artist  but who also emboldened the cultural pride of a country fighting for its freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44958137483317,"sku":"ByrdShop_0198166001","price":29.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780198166009.jpg?v=1770647416","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/verdi-a-biography","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}