This edition includes a line by line English translation together with the native Russian (written in Cyrillic) for the opera goer.

Sketches of opera composers, opera synopses, and CD reviews.

Provides biographical sketches for nearly 850 composers along with articles on approximately 2,000 works.

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

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