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First Nights at the Opera
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ISBN: 0300115261
Author: Kelly, Thomas Forrest
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A behind-the-scenes look at the premieres of five extraordinary operasWhat was it like at the opening night of Mozarts Don Giovanni or Wagners 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 PostAn absorbing tangle of minutiae about performing circumstances, personalities, conventions, expectations, critical responses, gossip. . . . This book is readable. Addictively.-Michael White, Opera NowThis thoroughly enjoyable and informative book will delight all opera lovers; highly recommended.-Library Journal
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