Who's Who in Opera by Joyce Bourne

Who's Who in Opera by Joyce Bourne

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With over 2500 operatic characters from Arabella to Wozzeck, this guide has articles written by stars from the world of opera, synopses for over 270 operas and operettas, information on each role, and important arias and ensembles are mentioned, with English translations.

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Who's Who in Opera by Joyce Bourne

Containing over 2500 operatic characters from Arabella to Wozzeck, this guide to opera provides both a source of reference and an absorbing read. A special feature is the articles written by well-known personalities from the world of opera, including Janet Baker, Placido Domingo, and Jonathan Miller, about their favourite operatic characters. There are synopses for over 270 operas and operettas, information on each operatic role, including its creator and notable performances. Important arias and ensembles are mentioned, with English translations.

Joyce Bourne

Joyce Bourne practised for almost 30 years as an anaesthetist and general practitioner until her retirement in 1990. She has a lifelong interest in and love of music and co-authored with her husband the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music.

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ISBN 13 9780192800541
ISBN 10 019280054X
Titel Who's Who in Opera
Autor Joyce Bourne
Serie Oxford Paperback Reference
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Oxford University Press
Erscheinungsjahr 1999-10-07
Seitenanzahl 475
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