Finally in Spanish, ten years after its original publication, the most complete biography and catalog of Verdi in a single volume.

Julian Budden reviews in the first half of the book the life of the composer, from his humble origins in Busetto and the personal tragedies of his early youth, to become the most beloved artist of Italy and a national emblem.

The second part is devoted to deep analysis of his works (operas, concerts, chamber and choral and religious compositions) and completed with an exhaustive chronology, bibliography, list of characters and superb glossary of musical terms used at the time .

Almost a hundred scores extracts complete this second part that allows the reader to analyze in detail the characters, melodies, scenic sketches and different versions of works such as La Traviata, Nabucco, Rigoletto, La forza del destino and Aida.

In short, a single volume that means a whole library about Giuseppe Verdi, a man who always kept his feelings secret but who gave Italy and the world the soundtrack of his life.