Opera by Alexander Waugh
An illuminating introduction to this rich art form, the book and accompanying CD guide the reader through every aspect of the opera experience. The package includes arias from some of the world's best-known operas, including Don Giovanni, Rigoletto, Carmen, and Tosca. The text discusses and gives plot summaries for more than 50 operas. 200 photos and illustrations.
Alexander Waugh was born in 1963, and is the grandson of Evelyn Waugh, and a son of columnist Auberon Waugh and novelist Teresa Waugh. After studying music at Manchester University, he became Chief Opera Critic at the Mail on Sunday and the London Evening Standard. He has written several books on music, including Classical Music: A New Way of Listening, which has been translated into fourteen languages. He is also a publisher, cartoonist, composer, and illustrator. He lives in Somerset, England, with his wife and three children.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781899883721 |
| ISBN 10 | 189988372X |
| Title | Opera |
| Author | Alexander Waugh |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Mixed media product |
| Publisher | Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc |
| Year published | 1996-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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