Verdi's Opera "Simon Pokanegra" Music - Drama Research

Simon Boccanegra is Giuseppe Verdi's twentieth opera work composed at the age of 43 an d the only one that can be revised after 25 years since its completion.It reflects his acquisition f rom experience during those years.It has been born for the study of Verdi opera creation and style of evolution has a high value.This thesis is divided into four sessions:The first part is the comprehensive analysis of influ ence on Verdi's work by social environment from the view of history and society of Italy in 19 th Century as well as the reason why he choose to make this opera from the aspect of his family and daily life.The second part presents the humanity and personality by analyzing the opera music——dramatic portrayal presented in this opera.The third part illustrates Verdi's opera creation featu res in his later——period by analyzing this opera music—— drama structure and writing skills.T he last part is the author's conclusion of the historical value of Simon Boccanegra on the basis of preamble analyse.As a starting point,Simon Boccanegra where Verdi defined the tragedy of his life as from “Death” to “Love and Tolerance” has revealed the diversity of good personalities.