Opera Offstage
| Author | : Milton E. Brener |
| Publisher | : Franz Steiner Verlag |
| Total Pages | : 262 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1861055366 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781861055361 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Opera Offstage by : Milton E. Brener
Download or read book Opera Offstage written by Milton E. Brener and published by Franz Steiner Verlag. This book was released on 2003 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who inspired Carmen's fiery heroine? Was there a plot behind the hostile reception to the premiere of Madame Butterly? What compromises did Richard Strauss make with the Nazi government to get his Die Schweigsame Frau produced? Opera Offstage brings to light the intriguing tales behind 27 of the greatest operas of all time. Milton Brener ignites new appreciation for these classics and their composers by revealing the histories and human circumstances surrounding their creation.
