Who inspired Carmen's fiery heroine? Was there a plot behind the hostile reception to the premiere of Madame Butterly? What compromises did Richard Strauss make with the Nazi government to get his Die Schweigsame Frau produced? Opera Offstage brings to light the intriguing tales behind 27 of the greatest operas of all time. Milton Brener ignites new appreciation for these classics and their composers by revealing the histories and human circumstances surrounding their creation.
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Formerly a reviewer for Opera News and Opera Canada, Milton Brener lives in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Librería: Washburn Books, Pateley Bridge, Reino Unido
Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Thus. Collection of fascinating true stories connected to classic operas. 240pp with index, illustrated with black and white reproductions. Minimal tiny creases to corners, otherwise near fine copy with no marks or inscriptions. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 007088
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Librería: BookstoYou, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, Reino Unido
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Librería: Amazing Book Company, Liphook, Reino Unido
Soft cover. Condición: As New. First Thus. This mint unread copy is bound in illustrated card covers as issued. The text block is tight white, bright and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Fleeing angry creditors in 1839, young Richard Wagner escapes from Latvia and stows away on a ship bound for Paris, pregnant wife and faithful dog in tow. The ship takes refuge from the stormy seas on a small Norwegian island, where echoes of the crew's shouts against the sheer granite cliffs strike a chord in Wagner, later resounding in the theme of the seamen's song in the 'Flying Dutchman'. This is just one of the intriguing tales behind the creation of 27 of our greatest operas which are brought to light in Opera Offstage. Why was the real author of Aida lost to Egyptian myth? Who was the inspiration for 'Carmen''s fiery heroine? Was there really a plot behine the hostile reception to 'Madame Butterfly'? All these mysteries, and many more, are solved in this collection of real-life stories. Passionate, whimsical, and often tragic as the operas themselves, they form a magnificent tribute to the great composers who are the glory of opera. 'Opera Offstage' offers new fans both an entertaining introduction to the classics and a fresh look at some of the old favorites for aficionados. Ref PP 2. Nº de ref. del artículo: 029103
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Librería: Stephen White Books, Bradford, Reino Unido
paperback. Condición: Good. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. Quick dispatch from UK seller. Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0000433098
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