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Explains the difficulty of putting on an opera and discusses the work of the producer, singers, conductor, composer, orchestra, chorus, set designer, costumer, and opera house administrators
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Readers are unlikely to find a more wide-ranging and informative book about the contemporary world of opera than this exceptionally well-done study by two British music writers. Smoothly combining their own insightful observations with pertinent, revealing remarks from established singers, conductors, directors, designers, etc. (including Ileana Cotrubas, Norman Bailey, Peter Sellars, John Dexter and other luminaries), the Harrises take the reader right onto various opera stages around the world (ENO, Vienna, Covent Garden, La Scala, the Met) in this illustrated work. They cover virtually every aspect of opera production, skillfully balancing the opposing views they liberally quote, including everything from set and lighting design to the singer's preparation and what happens on stage during the performance. Opera lovers will not want to miss this backstage tour.
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Essentially a no-nonsense guide to the current operatic scene, this splendid new volume might well be subtitled "a look at the real world of opera." There are chapters on administration, fund raising, singing, conducting, production, performance, and other subjects. The well-written text is mercifully free of gossip and anecdotes, dealing mainly with the mechanics of opera production. Although a British slant is present, the observations are universal in application, with the chapter on the modern opera composer being especially good. The book further benefits from its many fine photographs and interviews with today's operatic luminaries. Highly recommended, both for academic and public libraries. Bryan C. Stoneburner, Univ. of Hawaii Lib., Honolulu
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherMichael Joseph
- Publication date1986
- ISBN 10 0718123344
- ISBN 13 9780718123345
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages1
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