Description
About the Author
Ethan Mordden has taught at Yale University and is the author of numerous books, including The American Theatre, A Guide to Orchestral Music, Broadway Babies, Opera in the Twentieth Century, and A Guide to Opera Recordings.
Reviews
`Students of historical perspective in vocal and instrumental stylistics will find much to enrich their musical awareness.' Music Journal
`a highly recommended purchase' Music Journal
`admirably informative book' Music Journal
`there are some gems...The perfect thing if you are convalescing from an overdose of bel canto - or can belto.' Brian Fallon, Irish Times
`Here are the best anecdotes, told with wit, charm and occasionally pathos, which will entertain many readers other than opera lovers.' Day by Day
`This book is an absolute enjoyment for music lovers and a charming romp into operatic fact and fiction.' Basil Leverton, Cape Argus
`This is a delightful book for dipping into...an excellent book for post-prandial good humour.' Opera Now
Book Information
ISBN 9780195056617
Author Ethan Mordden
Format Paperback
Page Count 278
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 250g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 136mm * 15mm