First Nights at the Opera

by Thomas Forrest Kelly

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A behind-the-scenes look at the premieres of five extraordinary operas What was it like at the opening night of Mozart's Don Giovanni or Wagner's Das Rheingold? This glittering introduction to the world of opera takes us behind the scenes during premiere performances of five extraordinary operas. "A rare and wonderful cultural history."--Philip Kennicott, Washington Post "An absorbing tangle of minutiae about performing circumstances, personalities,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0300115261

ISBN13:9780300115260

Release Date:May 2006

Publisher:Yale University Press

Length:464 Pages

Weight:1.80 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.8" x 9.8"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Europe Historical Study & Educational Resources History History & Criticism Music Musical Genres Opera Performing Arts Social History

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