Weep, shudder, die : a guide to loving opera
by Levine, Robert, 1944-
| Print Book 2011 |
| Available at 1 Library 1 of 1 copy |
Summary
"Icouldn't imagine a finer or livelier guide through the world of opera. . . . [Levine] distills a lifetime of passion and insight into this immenselyenjoyable survey, and with the right comic touch to make you wonder how operaever seemed intimidating." --Thomas May, author of Decoding Wagner
Despitethe popular success of the Metropolitan Opera's "Live in HD" series, opera's grandworld of soaring sopranos and breathtaking baritones--of tragic Rigoletto, triumphal Sigmund, and desperate Orfeo, of faithful Figaro, heartbroken Pagliacci,and lusty Don Giovanni--remains wrapped in an aura of impenetrable esotericism.Piercing this veil of opera's perceived inaccessibility, acclaimed classicalmusic critic Robert Levine extends a witty and insightfulinvitation to enjoy opera in Weep, Shudder, Die, offering a newgeneration of aficionados a priceless way to access to music's greatest achievement.
Additional Information
| Subjects |
Operas
-- Analysis, appreciation.
Operas -- Stories, plots, etc. |
| Publisher | New York :Itbooks,2011 |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Language |
English |
| Notes |
Includes index. |
| Description |
xiii, 242 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm |
| ISBN | 9780061941313 006194131X |
| Other | Classic View |