Items related to The Bluffer's Guide to Opera: Bluff Your Way in...
Synopsis
Native tongue
The true opera buff is staunchly for opera in the original language, knowing full well that it is likely to be twice as tedious to know what is going on as not to know.
Opera repertoire
The names of operas should generally be spoken in the original language unless it is too obvious what they mean and familiarity has bred suitable contempt, e.g. The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, and The Barber of Seville. It shows a true familiarity with the opera repertoire if you abbreviate these to The Flute, The Marriage, and The Barber.
Plot
It is fairly safe to make up bits of an opera plot as nobody is likely to challenge its validity. A fair number of them are just as intelligible after reading the synopsis as before.
Acting ability
Opera singers have their fair share of genius, namely the ability to sing and execute a trill or two. The problem is they are required to act as well.
Libretto
The opera plot is generally referred to as the libretto from the Italian meaning ?little book”?i.e. ?small,” ?insignificant” and ?hardly worth reading.”
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Peter Gammond's first introduction to opera came when he bought a small 7" disc with a red label in Woolworth's in 1930. It was entitled 'Ding-dong-ding-dong-ding-dong' from an operetta called Les Cloches de Corneville. He never really managed to overcome its effects and has continued to have bad taste. Author of several well-illustrated books on opera which sell because of the pictures, and a number of serious works on music, both classical and popular - some 40 books in all - he is still slightly taken aback, when being introduced, by the instant enquiry 'Not the Gammond who wrote the Bluffer's Guide to Music?' He will never admit that he is.
From the Back Cover
Be an instant expert on opera and bluff your way with all aficionados. No grand gestures required, just a sense of humor.
From "legato" to the "vibrato", and from "Bellini" to "Rossini", the Bluffers Guide to Opera contains all you need to know to hit the high notes.
Bluffer's Guides is a series of snappy little books containing facts, jargon, and all you need to know for instant expertise.
From "legato" to the "vibrato", and from "Bellini" to "Rossini", the Bluffers Guide to Opera contains all you need to know to hit the high notes.
Bluffer's Guides is a series of snappy little books containing facts, jargon, and all you need to know for instant expertise.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOval Books
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 1903096596
- ISBN 13 9781903096598
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages64
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Bluffer's Guide to Opera: Bluff Your Way in...
Stock Image
The Bluffer's Guide To Opera
Seller: MusicMagpie, Stockport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 1737386715. 1/20/2025 3:25:15 PM. Seller Inventory # U9781903096598
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Bluffers Guide to Opera: Bluff Your Way in Opera (Bluffers Guides)
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Seller Inventory # CHL10334335
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Bluffer's Guide to Opera: Bluff Your Way in Opera (Bluffer's Guides)
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # wbs4718691981
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Bluffer's Guide to Opera: Bluff Your Way in Opera (Bluffer's Guides)
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781903096598
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Bluffer's Guide to Opera: Bluff Your Way in Opera (Bluffer's Guides)
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9781903096598
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Bluffer's Guide to Opera: Bluff Your Way in Opera (Bluffer's Guides)
Published by
Oval Books, United Kingdom, London, 2005
ISBN 10: 1903096596
ISBN 13: 9781903096598
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001397639
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Bluffer's Guide to Opera
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.15. Seller Inventory # G1903096596I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Bluffer's Guide To Opera
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_406585976
Quantity: 1 available