Beyond the operas themselves, Sir Denis offers brief biographies of the great composers, conductors, and artists. There is a glossary of musical terms, as well as a list of all the elements that make an opera such a special musical and theatrical experience, from the proper plac…
Beyond the operas themselves, Sir Denis offers brief biographies of the great composers, conductors, and artists. There is a glossary of musical terms, as well as a list of all the elements that make an opera such a special musical and theatrical experience, from the proper plac…
A revised and expanded edition of the classic spoof on musical history. The expanded edition contains new material by David Barber as well as supplementary material by two famous singers and tells all the fun stuff that you don't usually hear about opera composers along with a s…