Verdi's FALSTAFF Opera Study Guide with Libretto: Opera Classics Library - Softcover

Fisher, Burton D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1942317549 ISBN 13: 9781942317548

Publisher: Opera Classics Library, 2017

Synopsis

A comprehensive new OPERA STUDY GUIDE of Verdi’s FALSTAFF, featuring Principal Characters in the Opera; Brief Story Synopsis; Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples; Burton D. Fisher's in depth and insightful Commentary and Analysis; and a new LIBRETTO with Italian and English translation in parallel (side-by-side).

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About the Author

Burton D. Fisher is a former opera conductor who studied at the Mannes and Juilliard schools. He is presently author and publisher of over 150 published books and essays about opera: the Opera Classics Library Series; Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series; Opera Journeys Libretto Series; the popular college textbook, A History of Opera: Milestones and Metamorphoses; the Opera Classics Library Puccini Companion; and the annual guide Opera at Movie Theaters. He has been principal lecturer for the Opera Showcase Series and Biographies in Music Series given at Florida International University and at many other venues; a commissioned author for Season Opera Guides and Program Notes for regional opera companies; a translator of librettos for new CD/DVD releases for SONY-BMG; and a frequent opera commentator on National Public Radio.

Edition details

• Publisher: Opera Classics Library
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1942317549
• ISBN 13: 9781942317548
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128