At the Opera
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Book Overview
As the lights dim and the curtain rises, At the Opera transports us with the passion and high drama of our best-loved and most frequently performed operas. Elegantly bound in rich red silk, it presents the stories of over 30 renowned works, accompanied by lush illustrations by artist Peter Malone that glow with theatrical charm. From Mozart's sunny Figaro to Puccini's moon goddess Turandot, the plots and counterplots that drive the great operas are told with grace and zest in a volume as opulent as its subject. Each telling is packed with delicious details and wry humor, complemented with gossip and theatre lore. A must-have for opera fans and a delightful introduction for those attending their first performance, At the Opera is a front-row seat for the best of music and drama.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0811827747
ISBN13:9780811827744
Release Date:October 2003
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Length:304 Pages
Weight:3.90 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"
Age Range:13 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 8 to Postsecondary
Customer Reviews
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OPERA LOVER'S DREAM!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Beautifully bound and illustrated... everything you would want to know about the plot of your favorite opera. Most operas I have no clue as to what is going on... five minutes with AT THE OPERA and I'm ready!
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