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Digaetani, John Louis. AN INVITATION TO THE OPERA.
Facts On File, New York, (1986).
295 pp, large 8vo (9 3/16" H), hard cover in dust jacket. B&w illustrations. "A retelling of opera's rich history, from its roots in Greek tragedy to post-World War II composers such as Gian Carlo Menotti and Hans Werner Henze. An explanation of the various types of operatic voice, as well as tips on what to look for in a particular performance and a discussion of what makes the great voices great. A look at operatic production over the centuries, including the evolution of scenery, lighti ng, and stage design from ancient Greece to our own time, when opera is performed in films and on television. An in-depth discussion of the crucial role of the conductor, including how he chooses the score, interprets the work, and blends th e v o i c e s and orchestra to produce a balanced performance. Biographical sketches of the 100 greatest voices of all time, from the castrati of the 17th century to present superstars such as Domingo and Pavarotti. Analyses of the fifty operas o f t he s ta nd ar d repertory, emphasizing not plot summaries but rather the works' dramatic and musical themes and the place of each work in the evolution of opera." Dust jacket is price clipped, has light edge wear, several small tears with crea se s, on e 1 /2" ch ip. VG+/G
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