Written by an acclaimed conductor and a musical director, this friendly guide tells you what you need to know to: * Understand opera from the Baroque and Roman periods through today * Interpret characters, orchestra, chorus, and other players * Understand what's happening, both on stage and off * Choose the best seats * Identify famous operas * Build a great collection of opera recordings * Locate opera sites and chat groups online Whether you're interested in attending a live opera, want to build a collection of recordings, or just want to be able to talk about opera intelligently, Opera For Dummies is for you. Among other things, you'll explore: * The words, the music, and the people who sing it * The history of opera and the lives of the great composers * Going to the opera including tips for getting tickets, preparing for the opera, dressing for the opera, and more * Musical and theatrical conventions used in opera * In--depth synopses of the world's most beloved operas On the bonus CD you'll find: * More than 60 minutes of music compiled especially for the book * A multimedia piece for PC or MAC Wonder what it is about opera that can make a grown person cry like a baby?
Find out in Opera For Dummies.




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