Synopsis
“Explores a large area of repertory that lies beyond the basic, with considerable attention paid to American opera, but includes also the less familiar operas of Rossini, Verdi, Massenet, and Wagner. Freeman has organized his material in fastidious though not excessive detail and presents it in a down-to-earth, conversational manner. His highly informative essays on the composers are particularly valuable.” ―George Jellinek
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About the Author
Beverly Sills (b. 1929 – d. 2007) was an American opera singer, general manager of the New York City Opera, Chairman of Lincoln Center, and Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera.
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In this book the stories of over 120 operas are told, clearly and concisely. Opera News associate editor, John W. Freeman untangles and summarizes the often complicated plots and provides an informative biographical sketch of each composer, world and U.S. premiere dates, lists of characters, and other background information.
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