About this title: Written by an opera insider and featuring an introduction by Placido Domingo, here is a thorough, friendly, and truly complete guide to learning how to love and appreciate the opera. After a brief history of opera, the book includes a guide to operatic terms, a minute-by-minute listener's guide to 11 central works, a list of recommended books and recordings and much more.
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780786880256ISBN:0786880252
Description: Fair. No dust jacket as issued. Highlighting/underlining. A few underlinings in the Rigoletto chapter, otherwise pages are clean; binding is tight; Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 494 p. Includes Bibliographical References, Discography and Videography, and Index. Audience: General/trade. Foreword by Placido Domingo. read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Hyperion
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780786880256ISBN:0786880252
Description: Good. 1994 Trade paperback-3rd printing. Different cover art. Bump/small tear to top back spine edge repaired with wide clear tape. Otherwise, book is very good. Pages clean, unmarked, uncreased. Top front cover corner has only slight bump. SELLER HELP: We are happy to answer your questions. You can use the Alibris seller contact link. read more
Description: Very Good. Very Good Hyperion, TPB, 1994, 1st PB printing. Lightly used, clean, tight, no markings or highlighting, light wear on cover. read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Hyperion
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780786880256ISBN:0786880252
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. Tight binding with clean copy. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 512 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780786880256ISBN:0786880252
Description: Near-Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. A photo of this book is available. Near-fine condition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Covers are bright and clean (NO tears). 494 pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Synopsis Opera is the fastest growing of all the performing arts, attracting audiences of all ages who are enthralled by the gorgeous music, vivid drama, and magnificent production values. If you've decided that the time has finally come to learn about opera and discover for yourself ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Date Published: 1994-12-01
ISBN-13:9780786880256ISBN:0786880252
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780786880256. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Hyperion
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780786880256ISBN:0786880252
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Description: Paperback Book is in Very Good condition. Clean cover, clean pages-no text markings. We ship with a bar coded label for faster delivery! read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. Excellent condition. Appears unread. No writings/underlines/highlights except gift comments on front page. Pages are very nice and clean. Satisfaction guarenteed! Fast ing! read more
"Absolutely phenomenal book - if only to be the missing link between the printed word and the broadcast audio. This books helps someone new to opera, begin to learn and understand - opera. I found the book after I knew I was addicted, and the book helps me understand and explain my affinity for opera!"
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