Weep, Shudder, Die: A Guide to Loving Opera

Weep, Shudder, Die: A Guide to Loving Opera

"Icouldn't imagine a finer or livelier guide through the world of opera. . . . [Levine] distills a lifetime of passion and insight into this immenselyenjoyable survey, and with the right comic touch to make you wonder how operaever seemed intimidating." â€”Thomas May, author of Decoding WagnerDespitethe popular success of the Metropolitan Operaâ€™s â€œLive in HDâ€ series, operaâ€™s grandworld of soaring sopranos and breathtaking baritonesâ€”of tragic Rigoletto, triumphal Sigmund, and desperate Orfeo, of faithful Figaro, heartbroken Pagliacci,and lusty Don Giovanniâ€”remains wrapped in an aura of impenetrable esotericism.Piercing this veil of operaâ€™s perceived inaccessibility, acclaimed classicalmusic critic Robert Levine extends a witty and insightfulinvitation to enjoy opera in Weep, Shudder, Die, offering a newgeneration of aficionados a priceless way to access to musicâ€™s greatest achievement.
Country USA
Brand Dey Street Books
Manufacturer Dey Street Books
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2011-06-21
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780061941313

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