Wagner's TRISTAN und ISOLDE Opera Study Guide and Libretto: Tristan and Isolde

Burton D. Fisher

ISBN 10: 194231759X / ISBN 13: 9781942317593

Published by Opera Classics Library September 2017, 2017

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Pages are very crisp, clean and bright with no markings. Binding is tight and square. Trivial shelving wear. Overall in excellent condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wagner's TRISTAN und ISOLDE Opera Study Guide and Libretto: Tristan and Isolde
• Publisher: Opera Classics Library September 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 194231759X
• ISBN 13: 9781942317593
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Like New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Opera

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Synopsis

A comprehensive new OPERA STUDY GUIDE of Wagner’s TRISTAN und ISOLDE, 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 German and English translation in parallel (side-by-side).

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.