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Opera voor dummies

door David Pogue, Scott Speck

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"Pogue is a wonderful teacher... He can teach anybody." - Gay Talese, bestselling author of Honor Thy Father "Scott Speck is a great communicator of classical music.... Concert audiences and readers alike can't help getting caught up in the joy of his subject." - David Styers, American Symphony Orchestra League Opera is weird. Everybody wears makeup and sings all the time. Even when they're singing your language, which is rare, you still can't understand the words. Women play men, men play women, and 45-year-olds play teenagers. All the main characters seem to get killed off. And when somebody dies, he takes ten minutes to sing about it. Yet, for all its weirdness, an operatic experience is an experience in breathtaking beauty. When you hear a soprano float a soft high C, or a tenor singing a love song, or a full-throated chorus in the climax of a scene's dramatic finale, you can't help getting goosebumps. Want to experience all that beauty for yourself, but don't know where to begin? Opera For Dummies is an excellent place to start. Written by an acclaimed conductor and a musical director, this friendly guide tells you what you need to know to: Understand opera from the Baroque and Roman periods through today Interpret characters, orchestra, chorus, and other players Understand what's happening, both on stage and off Choose the best seats Identify famous operas Build a great collection of opera recordings Locate opera sites and chat groups online Whether you're interested in attending a live opera, want to build a collection of recordings, or just want to be able to talk about opera intelligently, Opera For Dummies is for you. Among other things, you'll explore: The words, the music, and the people who sing it The history of opera and the lives of the great composers Going to the opera - including tips for getting tickets, preparing for the opera, dressing for the opera, and more Musical and theatrical conventions used in opera In-depth synopses of the world's most beloved operas On the bonus CD you'll find: More than 60 minutes of music compiled especially for the book A multimedia piece for PC or MAC Wonder what it is about opera that can make a grown person cry like a baby? Find out in Opera For Dummies.… (meer)
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Desenfadada introducción al mundo de la ópera, que presenta de forma muy amena las distintas piezas, corrientes, compositores e intérpretes para que el lector de mente curiosa pueda familiarizarse con ella. Anécdotas, sugerencias y curiosidades enganchan al lector, que, sin darse cuenta, adquiere una base de conocimiento sólida del tema. ( )
  BibliotecaUNED | Aug 26, 2013 |
I love these books: they manage to stay just this side of patronizing.
Opera is a subject about which, I know very little and crave more knowledge. This book can be, as I have just done, read cover to cover AND it then becomes a reference guide as one makes one's way into virgin territory.
Pogue and Speck treat the subject with sufficient levity to debunk the pomposity which can surround Opera (fellow English readers will know all about that!), but at the same time, a love of their topic shines through. I learned a great deal from reading this book about the history, terms and plot lines of Opera. As previously admitted, I had a lot to learn (STILL DO!!!) but this book will stay close by whilst I explore the wonderful world of opera. ( )
  the.ken.petersen | Sep 19, 2008 |
All of the Dummies books are excellent and this is no exception. I love how it delves into depth, while also relating anecdotes and cartoons to hold the reader's attention. The CD is also excellent. ( )
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"Pogue is a wonderful teacher... He can teach anybody." - Gay Talese, bestselling author of Honor Thy Father "Scott Speck is a great communicator of classical music.... Concert audiences and readers alike can't help getting caught up in the joy of his subject." - David Styers, American Symphony Orchestra League Opera is weird. Everybody wears makeup and sings all the time. Even when they're singing your language, which is rare, you still can't understand the words. Women play men, men play women, and 45-year-olds play teenagers. All the main characters seem to get killed off. And when somebody dies, he takes ten minutes to sing about it. Yet, for all its weirdness, an operatic experience is an experience in breathtaking beauty. When you hear a soprano float a soft high C, or a tenor singing a love song, or a full-throated chorus in the climax of a scene's dramatic finale, you can't help getting goosebumps. Want to experience all that beauty for yourself, but don't know where to begin? Opera For Dummies is an excellent place to start. Written by an acclaimed conductor and a musical director, this friendly guide tells you what you need to know to: Understand opera from the Baroque and Roman periods through today Interpret characters, orchestra, chorus, and other players Understand what's happening, both on stage and off Choose the best seats Identify famous operas Build a great collection of opera recordings Locate opera sites and chat groups online Whether you're interested in attending a live opera, want to build a collection of recordings, or just want to be able to talk about opera intelligently, Opera For Dummies is for you. Among other things, you'll explore: The words, the music, and the people who sing it The history of opera and the lives of the great composers Going to the opera - including tips for getting tickets, preparing for the opera, dressing for the opera, and more Musical and theatrical conventions used in opera In-depth synopses of the world's most beloved operas On the bonus CD you'll find: More than 60 minutes of music compiled especially for the book A multimedia piece for PC or MAC Wonder what it is about opera that can make a grown person cry like a baby? Find out in Opera For Dummies.

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