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 |
| Title | Who's Who in Opera |
| Author | Joyce Bourne |
| Series | Oxford Paperback Reference |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1999-10-07 |
| Number of pages | 475 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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