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Amadeus Press, Inc.

This book offers opera singers a method and the tools that will assist them in developing their roles and the dramatic action of a scene. Â When singers study a libretto for acting clues and the score for musical clues they gain greater insight into their roles and have a better understanding of the music and a finer perception of the dramatic shape of their scenes. Â The techniques offered will give the singer means to examine characters in depth, plot, and the conflicts in any scene. Â Singers who have that foundation are more relaxed, confident, focused - and able to sing better. Â Paperback book, 224 p.

The Empty Voice

Book

Scarecrow Press, Inc.

Although many opera dictionaries and encyclopedias are available, very few are devoted exclusively to operas in a single language. Â In this revised and expanded edition of Operas in English: A Dictionary, Margaret Ross Griffel brings up to date her original work on operas written specifically to an English text (including works both originally prepared in English, as well as English translations). Â Since its original publication in 1999, Griffel has added nearly 800 entries to the 4,300 from the original volume, covering the world of opera in the English language from 1634 through 2011. Â 2 Volume set, 1020 p.

Operas in English: A Dictionary

Hardcover Book

Hal Leonard Corporation

This historic DVD is a fascinating chronicle of great and precious performances shown as part of the history of what is considered to be the world's most famous theatre. Now in its third century, La Scala has been host to the great successes of every major operatic composer. We witness the scenes from its most memorable productions, including excerpts from a 1940s Norma, rehearsals and opening nights, and rare footage of the theatre after the World War II bombing - and its rebuilding. 60 minutes.

La Scala Documentary of Performances

Artist/Group DVD

This evening of great arias is dedicated to the more than 16,000,000 refugees around the world. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees presented this 1989 Classic Aid II Gala Concert, live from UNESCO in Paris. This star-studded DVD captures the operatic highlights from this highly acclaimed event. Superstars Placido Domingo and friends are at their peak, performing the most memorable arias of the great Italian composers, Puccini and Verdi. 60 minutes.

Great Arias with Placido Domingo and Friends

Alfred Music Publishing

A unique handbook on the most thrilling of art forms, spanning four hundred years of musical drama.  It includes lively biographical sketches of some 150 composers, entertaining accounts of hundreds of operas both famous and neglected, incisive CD reviews, and a "who's who" of the finest singers and conductors on record.  An invaluable collection of details and facts for students, teachers and performers of the genre.

The Rough Guide to Opera

Paperback Book

As Flower Maiden in Wagner's "Parsifal," she gave her opera debut. Â As Marschallin in Strauss's "Rosenkavalier," she made history. Â One of the greatest singers of the last century, Elizabeth Schwarzkopf possessed not only an unmistakable timbre, but also a bewitching beauty. Â This pictorial volume contains hundreds of costume and portrait photographs from her private estate, providing a lasting reflection of her personality and elegance. Â Hardcover, 160 p.

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

Music Sales Corporation

Dive into the world of opera with the 1999-1st Edition Opera Good CD Guide. This comprehensive guide, paired with a CD, offers expert reviews and insights, making it an essential resource for enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Enhance your understanding and appreciation of opera's rich history and vibrant performances. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Opera Good CD Guide 1999-1st Editio

Book & CD

Voice

Directed by Michael Ostroff (Pegi Nicol) and produced by Mary Sexton (Gemini Award Winning Tommy...A Family Portrait), and Heather Eustace, To Think Like a Composer is a joyful and exuberant introduction to the world of Canadian composer, conductor, educator and renaissance man Stephen Hatfield. A documentary that reveals the creative collaborative excitement and tension as Hatfield and Susan Knight and Shallaway Youth Chorus of St. John's produce an opera performed by youth for adults. An opera based on the novel Ann &amp; Seamus by Kevin Major. There are no patronizing platitudes in Hatfield's work. The opera deals with sadness, heartbreak, and the joy of existence - the Newfoundland ethos - as interpreted in a story of shipwreck, survival, and love on the Isle Aux Morts off the southwest coast of Newfoundland in 1828.

To Think Like a Composer

Vocal DVD

Oxford University Press

Second Edition. Â First published in 1996 to great critical and popular acclaim, "The Grove Book of Operas" brings together synopses and descriptions of over 250 leading operas, complemented by more than one hundred illustrations and halftones. Â Each succinct yet insightful entry is written by a leading authority on the opera and includes a full synopsis of the plot, a cast list, a note on the singers in the original production, and information on the origins of the work and its literary and social background. Â Includes 95 b/w photos. Â Paper, 768 p.

The Grove Book of Operas

Revised Edition. Â Here is a marvelous guide to over 2,500 operatic characters, along with invaluable synopses of over 250 major works. Â Each entry provides a full description of the role, indicates its vocal category, and discusses who first created the part and other notable performers. Â Previously titled "Who's Who in Opera," this new edition has been revised and fully updated, with a fascinating new appendix of contemporary operas of the last ten years, including detailed synopses and world premiere cast lists, plus a list of opera-related web links. Â Hardcover, 432 p.

Who Married Figaro

Edwin Mellen Press

Dive into the captivating world of opera with "Recent Int'l Opera-Performers Book 1" by C. Parsons. This collection showcases the talents and interpretations of contemporary opera artists, offering a fresh perspective on classic compositions. A must-have for enthusiasts eager to explore the dynamic landscape of modern opera performance. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Recent Int'l Opera-Performers Book 1

Immerse yourself in the dramatic and lush soundscapes of "Recent Int'l Opera Discography No. 2" by composer C. Parsons. This compilation captures the essence of opera with its intricate harmonies and powerful vocals, making it a must-have for aficionados and newcomers alike. Experience the passion and artistry in every note. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Recent Int'l Opera Discography No. 2

This extraordinary collection of photographs and essays chronicles the unparalleled career of Maestro James Levine over four decades at the Metropolitan Opera. Â Many of opera's leading artists such as Pierre Boulez, Placido Domingo, Renee Fleming, Robert Lepage, Leontyne Price, Teresa Stratas, and Franco Zeffirelli provide insight into Levine's remarkable musicianship and singular artistry. Â Joined with critical essays, their colorful commentary will be complemented by Levine's own reflections on his work, his intense artistic collaborations, milestones at the Met, and achievements such as building the renowned Met orchestra and expanding the Met repertory. Â The book is richly illustrated with hundreds of photographs of Met performances, rehearsals, curtain calls, and backstage shots. Â This book explores the legendary conductor's profound body of work over four decades of musical leadership, offering an unusual and personal look at one of history's most influential artistic figures at the helm of the world's greatest opera house. Â Paperback, 230 p.

James Levine

This book explores the mythology, story, music, characters and language of Wagner's monumental work. At its heart is a concordance of the keywords in the four librettos, a powerful reference tool. The volume also includes a brief synopsis of each of the four operas, a presentation of the 145 principal musical motives in order of appearance, and a discussion of the characters and their relationships, listing their appearances and the musical motives associated with them.  440 p.

Wagners Ring

In this award-winning biography, Petsalis-Diomidis closely examines Maria Callas's life in Athens from 1937 to 1945. These years have been largely absent from previous works about Callas, but were crucial to her professional and personal growth. The author examines her professional development, her studies, her concertizing, and her work with the Greek National Opera. He also recounts Callas's daily life, her friendships, her rivalries at the conservatory, and her personal life. Though it is a detailed historical biography, the writing and pace are novelistic. HARDCOVER.

Unknown Callas

Milhous, J/Dideriksen, G/Hume, R. Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK. Copyright 2001. Following V. 1 (King's Theatre, Haymarket) this interdisciplinary study of opera &amp; ballet focuses on the Pantheon Opera (it tried to hire Mozart to give Haydn competition!--led to rapid bankrutcy.)

Italian Opera in Late 18th C-Vol 2

G. Ricordi

This imported, premium collector's book celebrates the 100th anniversary of the beloved Puccini opera. Â Contains more than 100 images, including period photos and scene and costume sketches, as well as significant essays and previously unpublished documents about the opera. Â Libretto in both Italian and English.

Madama Butterly 1904-2004

Casa Editrice Leo S. Olschki

Dive into the dramatic world of "Operas of Antonio Vivaldi" by R. Strohm. This collection showcases the brilliance of Vivaldi's operatic compositions, encapsulating the essence of Baroque vocal drama. Perfect for enthusiasts and scholars alike, explore the depths of emotion and intricate musicality in this exquisite opera compilation. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Operas of Antonio Vivaldi

Indent Publishing

"When the Fat Lady Sings" by David W. Barber delves into opera's rich history with wit and insight. This engaging piece offers a light-hearted take on classical music's most dramatic genre. Perfect for enthusiasts and newcomers alike, this composition promises to entertain and enlighten with every note. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

When the Fat Lady Sings

Cambridge University Press

<p>This is a book on the best known of the Weill-Brecht collaborations which explores the extent and significance of the composer's contribution. After a detailed reconstruction of the work's genesis and continued revision over three decades, Stephen Hinton examines the spin-offs on which Weill and Brecht participated: the instrumental suite, the film, the lawsuit, the novel, and the musical and textual revisions of songs. In a survey of the stage history, Hinton pays particular attention to pioneering productions in Germany and Great Britain. Kim Kowalke provides an exhaustive account of the history of The Threepenny Opera in America, Geoffrey Abbott addresses questions concerning authentic performance practice, and David Drew analyses large-scale motivic relationships in the music. Among the earliest writings on the work reprinted here, those by Theodor W. Adorno, Ernst Bloch and Walter Benjamin appear for the first time in English translation. The book contains numerous illustrations, a discography, and music examples.</p>

Kurt Weill: The Threepenny Opera

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