ISBN: 9780786880256 - opera 101: a complete guide to learning and loving opera (38 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Opera is the fastest growing of all the performing arts, attracting audiences of all ages who are enthralled by the gorgeous music, vivid drama, and magnificent production values. If you've decided that the time has finally come to learn about opera and discover for yourself what it is about opera that sends your normally reserved friends into states of ecstatic abandon, this is the book for you. Opera 101 is recognized as the standard text in English for anyone who wants to become an opera lover--a clear, friendly, and truly complete handbook to learning how to listen to opera, whether on the radio, on recordings, or live at the opera house. Fred Plotkin, an internationally respected writer and teacher about opera who for many years was performance manager of the Metropolitan Opera, introduces the reader (whatever his or her level of musical knowledge) to all the elements that make up opera, including: A brief, entertaining history of opera; An explanation of key operatic concepts, from vocal types to musical conventions; Hints on the best way to approach the first opera you attend and how to best understand what is happening both offstage and on; Lists of recommended books and recordings, and the most complete traveler's guide to opera houses around the world. The major part of Opera 101 is devoted to an almost minute-by-minute analysis of eleven key operas, ranging from Verdi's thunderous masterpiece Rigoletto and Puccini's electrifying Tosca through works by Mozart, Donizetti, Rossini, Offenbach, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner, to the psychological complexities of Richard Strauss's Elektra. Once you have completed Opera 101, you will be prepared to see and hear any opera you encounter, thanks to this book's unprecedentedly detailed and enjoyable method of revealing the riches of opera.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Opera is the fastest growing of all the performing arts, attracting audiences of all ages who are enthralled by the gorgeous music, vivid drama, and magnificent production values. If you've decided that the time has finally come to learn about opera and discover for yourself what it is about opera that sends your normally reserved friends into states of ecstatic abandon, this is the book for you. Opera 101 is recognized as the standard text in English for anyone who wants to become an opera lover--a clear, friendly, and truly complete handbook to learning how to listen to opera, whether on the radio, on recordings, or live at the opera house. Fred Plotkin, an internationally respected writer and teacher about opera who for many years was performance manager of the Metropolitan Opera, introduces the reader (whatever his or her level of musical knowledge) to all the elements that make up opera, including: A brief, entertaining history of opera; An explanation of key operatic concepts, from vocal types to musical conventions; Hints on the best way to approach the first opera you attend and how to best understand what is happening both offstage and on; Lists of recommended books and recordings, and the most complete traveler's guide to opera houses around the world. The major part of Opera 101 is devoted to an almost minute-by-minute analysis of eleven key operas, ranging from Verdi's thunderous masterpiece Rigoletto and Puccini's electrifying Tosca through works by Mozart, Donizetti, Rossini, Offenbach, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner, to the psychological complexities of Richard Strauss's Elektra. Once you have completed Opera 101, you will be prepared to see and hear any opera you encounter, thanks to this book's unprecedentedly detailed and enjoyable method of revealing the riches of opera.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Opera is the fastest growing of all the performing arts, attracting audiences of all ages who are enthralled by the gorgeous music, vivid drama, and magnificent production values. If you've decided that the time has finally come to learn about opera and discover for yourself what it is about opera that sends your normally reserved friends into states of ecstatic abandon, this is the book for you. Opera 101 is recognized as the standard text in English for anyone who wants to become an opera lover--a clear, friendly, and truly complete handbook to learning how to listen to opera, whether on the radio, on recordings, or live at the opera house. Fred Plotkin, an internationally respected writer and teacher about opera who for many years was performance manager of the Metropolitan Opera, introduces the reader (whatever his or her level of musical knowledge) to all the elements that make up opera, including: A brief, entertaining history of opera; An explanation of key operatic concepts, from vocal types to musical conventions; Hints on the best way to approach the first opera you attend and how to best understand what is happening both offstage and on; Lists of recommended books and recordings, and the most complete traveler's guide to opera houses around the world. The major part of Opera 101 is devoted to an almost minute-by-minute analysis of eleven key operas, ranging from Verdi's thunderous masterpiece Rigoletto and Puccini's electrifying Tosca through works by Mozart, Donizetti, Rossini, Offenbach, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner, to the psychological complexities of Richard Strauss's Elektra. Once you have completed Opera 101, you will be prepared to see and hear any opera you encounter, thanks to this book's unprecedentedly detailed and enjoyable method of revealing the riches of opera.…

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Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Later Printing (9th).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good copy with clean pages. Few pages creased.

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Softcover. Zustand: Fine. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveränderung. Opera is the fastest growing performing art, captivating audiences of all ages with its stunning music, vivid drama, and impressive production values. If you're ready to explore what makes opera so exhilarating, this book is your ideal guide. It serves as a clear, friendly, and comprehensive handbook for anyone eager to appreciate opera, whether through radio, recordings, or live performances. Authored by Fred Plotkin, a respected opera writer and former performance manager at the Metropolitan Opera, this text caters to readers of all musical backgrounds. It covers essential elements of opera, including a brief and engaging history, explanations of key concepts like vocal types and musical conventions, and practical tips for attending your first opera. You'll also find curated lists of recommended books and recordings, along with a thorough traveler's guide to opera houses worldwide. By the end of your journey through this book, you'll be well-equipped to experience and enjoy any opera, thanks to its detailed and enjoyable approach to uncovering the art form's many treasures.…

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First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Contemporary owner's signature (1995) to inside front wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xvii, 494 pages ; 22 cm. Contents; 400 years of opera -- Becoming an opera cognoscente -- Going to the opera: discography for Opera 101 -- Rigoletto: learning your first opera -- Tosca: opera as drama -- Lucia di Lammermoor: drama expressed through music -- Il barbiere di Siviglia: opera and comedy -- Don Giovanni: Classical opera -- Les contes d'Hoffmann: French opera -- Eugene Onegin: romantic opera -- Don Carlo: grand opera -- Tannhäuser: opera and ideas -- Die walküre: epic opera -- Elektra: psychological opera -- Opera and you: a lifelong love affair. Subjects; Opera, analysis, appreciation. Opera, history and criticism. Music appreciation. Opera, handbooks and manuals. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Contemporary owner's signature (1995) to inside front wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xvii, 494 pages ; 22 cm. Contents; 400 years of opera -- Becoming an opera cognoscente -- Going to the opera: discography for Opera 101 -- Rigoletto: learning your first opera -- Tosca: opera as drama -- Lucia di Lammermoor: drama expressed through music -- Il barbiere di Siviglia: opera and comedy -- Don Giovanni: Classical opera -- Les contes d'Hoffmann: French opera -- Eugene Onegin: romantic opera -- Don Carlo: grand opera -- Tannhäuser: opera and ideas -- Die walküre: epic opera -- Elektra: psychological opera -- Opera and you: a lifelong love affair. Subjects; Opera, analysis, appreciation. Opera, history and criticism. Music appreciation. Opera, handbooks and manuals. 1 Kg.…

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Paperback. Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Special order direct from the distributor.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 512 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.50 inches. In Stock.

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