A lavishly illustrated homage to the world of opera, covering all topics such as filming and recording of opera, the great and obscure opera houses, and the pitfalls of the singing life.
The Joy of Opera Summary
The Joy of Opera by Nigel Douglas
A lavishly illustrated homage to the world of opera,Covers all topics such as filming and recording of opera, the great and obscure opera houses, and the pitfalls of the singing life.
The Joy of Opera Reviews
'This is a marvellous, joyous book, full of good stories... which will appeal to anybody remotely interested in opera, and help explain to those who are not why it is such a fascinating art form.' - Opera Now; 'Fascinatingly readable. It is full of illuminating stories...and gives a wonderful picture of the splendours and miseries of the singer's life.'- Spectator; 'An engaging volume, which no lovers of opera can fail to enjoy.' - Sunday Telegraph; 'A perfect present for any opera-lover. Beautifully illustrated and packed with anecdotes.' - Independent on Sunday
About Nigel Douglas
Few people could be better qualified to write an insider's view of the world of opera than Nigel Douglas. As a singer he has appeared throughout the world in a repertoire of over 80 tenor roles, he has directed numerous productions in London, Australia and Europe, he has presented over 300 programmes for BBC Radio, and in recent years he has been in constant international demand as a lecturer. His previous books, Legendary Voices and More Legendary Voices, were greeted with exceptional critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic.
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