Maria Callas by Robert Levine

Maria Callas by Robert Levine

This unique, photo-filled musical biography includes two CDs with nearly three hours of landmark performances by the great diva, accompanied by expert commentary.

Here is a true artistic biography, focusing on Maria Callas's musical development, her influence, her critical reception--and the specific qualities that have made her a legend for our time. The book features scores of photographs from throughout Callas's life and career, including many rare production photos. The CDs, featuring key recordings from throughout her career, are keyed to detailed discussions of the performances, making Callas's work accessible and enjoyable to beginners as well as die-hard opera afficionados. Selections include Bellini's Casta Diva (Norma), Rossini's Una voce poco fa (I barbiere di Siviglia), Puccini's Vissi d'arte (Tosca), Gounod's Ah Je veux vivre (Romeo et Juliette), Verdi's Caro nome (Rigoletto), Massenet's Adieu, notre petite table (Manon), Bizet's Pres de remparts de Seville (Carmen), Spontini's O Nume tutelar (La vestale) and many more.

A discography, a chronology, a complete performance history, and more make this the ultimate book for learning about and loving opera and one of its greatest stars.

SKU	Non disponible
ISBN 13	9781579122836
ISBN 10	1579122833
Titre	Maria Callas
Auteur	Robert Levine
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Multiple-component retail product
Éditeur	Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
Année de publication	2003-05-06
Nombre de pages	224
Note de couverture	La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
Note	Non disponible