Who's Who in Opera: A Guide to Opera Characters

by Michael Kennedy (Editor), JoyceBourne (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1998

  $4.17

  This guide to over 2500 operatic characters is intended both as a source of reference and an enjoyable read. Covering a wide range of works across the whole compass of opera and operetta, it contains plot synopses for over 250 operas as well as full information about each operatic role, including its creator and notable performers. Box features, illustrated with photographs, appear from well-known personalities in the world of opera, such as Janet Baker, Placido Domingo, Thomas Hampson and Jonathan Miller, each of whom writes about his or her favourite opera characters.

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.23

  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.