Ticket to the Opera: Discovering and Exploring 100 Famous Works, History, Lore, and Singers, with Recommended Recordings
by Phil G. Goulding
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Author: Phil G. GouldingEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-08-31
ISBN: 0449005666
Number of pages: 720
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Book Review: A Great Beginners Guide to Opera
Summary: 5 Stars
This book, by Phil Goulding, is a great book for opera ameatuers and buffs alike. The author chose 100 of the greatest operas today, some well known and some not, and organized them into an easy to follow guide.The intresting facts about the singers, composers, and others are really interesting. The greatest part of the book are the recommended recordings and videos of each of the operas. They are a perfect way to introduce yourself to the operas and the performers, and also to begin a great opera collection. I recently purchased the book, and have begun to purchase the CDs and videos in the book. The author also gives you a guide to many famous singers, from Luciano Pavarotti, to Maria Callas, to Nicolai Ghiaurov (who died on June 2, 2004). This book is a great companion for all opera lovers, espically those who want to build up a collection of CDs and videos.
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