Tosca (Guide to Understanding and Appreciating Opera) [Hardcover]

Giacomo Puccini (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2007 | Series: Guide to Understanding and Appreciating Opera

The Black Dog Opera Library is the most popular, informative, and budget-friendly way to enjoy the greatest operas of all time. Each book contains a history of the opera, a synopsis of the story, a complete libretto in its original language as well as in English, dozens of photos, and a world-class Angel/EMI recording of the entire opera on two CDs. It's a must-have for die-hard opera lovers as well as those in need of an introduction to the timeless art form.

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From the Back Cover

In this book you will find:

• The complete opera on two CDs featuring Renata Scotto, Plácido Domingo, Renato Brunson, and James Levine conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra.
• The full libretto in its original language and in the English translation annotated with running commentary on the accompanying music.
• An exciting history of the opera and the composer, a synopsis of the story of the opera broken down by act and scene, and biographical information on the performers.
• Dozens of photographs and drawings depicting performances, singers, stage sets, and more.

Listen. Enjoy. Learn!

About the Author

Tosca is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini based on the Victorien Sardou's dramatic play La Tosca. Tosca is dramatic and beautiful. To this day it is one of the most frequently preformed operas.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 125 pages
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579127606
• ISBN-13: 978-1579127602
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,065,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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