Marriage of Figaro (Book and CD's): The Complete Opera on Two CDs featuring Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Judith Blegen, Heather Harper, and Geraint Evans (Black Dog Opera Library)

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus [Composer]

ISBN 10: 1579125123 / ISBN 13: 9781579125127

Published by Black Dog & Leventhal, 2014

About this Item

Some corner wear. CD's intact.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Marriage of Figaro (Book and CD's): The Complete Opera on Two CDs featuring Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Judith Blegen, Heather Harper, and Geraint Evans (Black Dog Opera Library)
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579125123
• ISBN 13: 9781579125127
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Weight: 16 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

The Black Dog Opera Library is the best, easiest and most informative and budget-friendly way to enjoy four of the greatest operas of all time.

Finally available again, and packaged with gorgeous new covers, each book in the library includes the complete opera on 2 CDs, featuring world-class performances and orchestras; the complete libretto, plus its English translation; an exciting history of the opera; a biography of the composer; a synopsis of the story, broken down by act and scene; and dozens of photographs and drawings depicting performances, singers, sets, costumes, and more.

The Marriage of Figaro features Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Heather Harper, Judith Blegen, Geraint Evans, Teresa Berganza, and Birgit Finniläwith Daniel Barenboim conducting the English Chamber Orchestra.

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Listen. Enjoy. Learn.

About the Author

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was a prolific and influential composer. Since its first performance in 1791, The Magic Flute has been a crowd pleasing opera and it remains one of the most celebrated in its genre.