Opera Anecdotes (Oxford Paperbacks) - Softcover

Mordden, Ethan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195056612 ISBN 13: 9780195056617

Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 1988

Synopsis

Would you take Verdi's advice on how to write an opera? What happened to Caruso in the San Francisco earthquake? There are tales both funny and informative in this delightful collection - a `must' for all opera fans.

About this title

Review:

`Students of historical perspective in vocal and instrumental stylistics will find much to enrich their musical awareness.' Music Journal

`a highly recommended purchase' Music Journal

`admirably informative book' Music Journal

`there are some gems...The perfect thing if you are convalescing from an overdose of bel canto - or can belto.' Brian Fallon, Irish Times

`Here are the best anecdotes, told with wit, charm and occasionally pathos, which will entertain many readers other than opera lovers.' Day by Day

`This book is an absolute enjoyment for music lovers and a charming romp into operatic fact and fiction.' Basil Leverton, Cape Argus

`This is a delightful book for dipping into...an excellent book for post-prandial good humour.' Opera Now

About the Author:

Ethan Mordden has taught at Yale University and is the author of numerous books, including The American Theatre, A Guide to Orchestral Music, Broadway Babies, Opera in the Twentieth Century, and A Guide to Opera Recordings.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0195056612
• ISBN 13: 9780195056617
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 282