Who Married Figaro

Revised Edition.  Here is a marvelous guide to over 2,500 operatic characters, along with invaluable synopses of over 250 major works.  Each entry provides a full description of the role, indicates its vocal category, and discusses who first created the part and other notable performers.  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.  Hardcover, 432 p.