The marriage of Figaro

Contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor. The two accompanying CDs contain the complete opera sung in Italian...

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Main Author: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
Corporate Author: English Chamber Orchestra (Performer)
Other Authors: Barenboim, Daniel, 1942-, Levine, Robert, 1944-, Berger, William, 1961-
Format: Music Music (CD)
Language:English
Published: New York : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers : Distributed by Workman Pub. Co., 2005, c1996.
Series:Black Dog opera library
EMI classics
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Summary:Contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor. The two accompanying CDs contain the complete opera sung in Italian.
Item Description:"A guide to understanding and appreciating opera"--Cover.
CD's published: Los Angeles, Calif. : EMI Records Ltd., c1990 (Digitally remastered).
Physical Description:176 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 19 cm. + 2 sound discs (154 min., 48 sec. : digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
ISBN:1579125123 (hbk.)
9781579125127 (hbk.)
Author Notes:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was a prolific and influential composer. Since its first performance in 1791, The Magic Flute has been a crowd pleasing opera and it remains one of the most celebrated in its genre.