Great Operas of Puccini: Short Guides to all his Operas - Couverture rigide

Steen, Michael

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0995538573 ISBN 13 : 9780995538573

Editeur : Michael Steen, 2019

Synopsis

"Great Operas of Puccini" is a hardback compendium of Michael Steen's eGuides (internet guides) to all the operas composed by Giacomo Puccini, the great composer of Italian opera. The book is a companion to "Great Operas of Wagner", a similar hardback being published simultaneously. The books are associated with the series of internet guides, "The Great Opera Companion" subtitled "Guides to One hundred Best Operas". This is Steen's first venture into hardback self-publication, having previously been involved in the publication of internet ebooks. Recently, Steen has been developing the series of internet guides, "The Great Opera Companion", subtitled "Guides to One hundred Best Operas", (see www.greatoperas.net). Now, the internet guides to all Puccini's operas have been brought together in these hardback compendiums, which are beautifully produced, a pleasure to browse and hold. The features are as follows: (1) They fulfill a purpose. The guides were originally designed to inform the author's wife (who is not especially enthusiastic about opera), in a quick, efficient, light and amusing way, about what it would help her to know and expect when going to a performance. Also, people generally find that they do not have time, and there are too many distractions, to inform themselves once they have arrived in the foyer. A broad-ranging but economical, practical, crisp, and modern Guide contributes greatly to appreciation and enjoyment. (2) Structure helpful to the user. Each individual guide, or chapter, is divided into sections. A quick grasp can be obtained from BACKGROUND and the following WHO'S WHO and WHAT'S WHAT (a short summary of the opera story and the roles). In TALKING POINTS the information is expanded. This may facilitate conversation during the interval, before or afterwards. ACT by ACT enables the opera-goer to `dig deeper', to appreciate further detail about the story and aspects of the music.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Michael Steen
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0995538573
• ISBN 13: 9780995538573
• Reliure: Relié
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible