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Who inspired Carmen's fiery heroine? Was there a plot behind the hostile reception to the premiere of Madame Butterly? What compromises did Richard Strauss make with the Nazi government to get his Die Schweigsame Frau produced? Opera Offstage brings to light the intriguing tales behind 27 of the greatest operas of all time. Milton Brener ignites new appreciation for these classics and their composers by revealing the histories and human circumstances surrounding their creation.
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Formerly a reviewer for Opera News and Opera Canada, Milton Brener lives in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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OPERA OFFSTAGE: Passion and Politics Behind the Great Operas
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ISBN 13: 9781861055361
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