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George Bernard Shaw was born in Dublin in 1856. Before becoming a
playwright he wrote music and literary criticism. Shaw used his
writing to attack social problems such as education, marriage,
religion, government, health care, and class privilege. Shaw was
particularly conscious of the exploitation of the working class.
The Perfect Wagnerite is a politically oriented essay. Shaw was a
life-long Socialist and one of the earliest Wagner enthusiasts. He
praises Wagner's "Ring Cycle" as a denunciation of the evils of
capitalism and as a musical triumph.
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The Story of the Ring
(Hardcover, New)
Richard Wagner; Adapted by Michael Birkett; Illustrated by Elizabeth Bury; Introduction by Peter Hall
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Here is a wonderful book that not only helps readers gain a
fuller understanding of The Ring Cycle, but is also a joy to read.
Noted film producer Michael Birkett gets to the heart of the story
to produce a narrative that will thrill and delight.
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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for
quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in
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commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as
marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe
this work is culturally important, we have made it available as
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the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions
that are true to the original work.
The story of an Australian girl who defied convention and became
the most famous singer of her era. Growing up in Melbourne, Nellie
Mitchell dreamed of fame, but her devout father disapproved. When a
chance arose to go to Paris, she trusted in her musical talent and
hoped for a lucky break. Within a few years, reborn as Nellie
Melba, she was performing to overflowing concert halls, hobnobbing
with European royalty and collaborating with some of the most
renowned composers of the age. Audiences swooned over the 'heavenly
pleasures' of her voice, while the public showed an insatiable
appetite for news of her sometimes passionate private life. Dame
Nellie Melba was Australia's first international superstar. In this
important biography, enhanced by new research, Ann Blainey captures
the exuberance, controversy and pathos of Melba's remarkable
career. Shortlisted for the Age Book of the Year Award
With Five-Hundred Illustrations And Descriptions Of One-Thousand
Victor Opera Records.
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.
Marguerite Piazza's autobiography reads more like a popular novel.
Pagliacci Has Nothing On Me! recounts her rise to stardom in radio,
TV, grand opera and as a Las Vegas headliner from her New Orleans
childhood as the grand-daughter of immigrants. Miss Piazza reveals
fascinating stories about the very birth of television and the
Golden Age of Entertainment. The book delves behind the scenes with
celebrities, managers, producers, socialites, her four husbands,
six children, President Nixon, the McCarthy era and her near death
experience. Variety once wrote that she was "an opera star who
knows how to please both the longhairs and the crew cuts." And the
broad appeal of her book is no exception. Pagliacci Has Nothing On
Me! is a mesmerizing and sometimes harrowing journey through the
life and times of an unforgettable Diva.
First published in 1897, this was among the earliest works about
Wagner and his works to come from outside Bayreuth and presented
careful and probing analyses of both the poems and the music,
touching for the first time on the essential themes and questions
of Wagner's life and work, the use of the leit-motif and the
universe of his creative work. Contains all of the original
illustrations. A work explaining and interpreting Wagner and his
music, which is extremely valuable for the French point of view
which it presents. This title is cited and recommended by Books for
College Libraries and the Catalogue of the Lamont Library, Harvard
College.
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such
as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.
With Five-Hundred Illustrations And Descriptions Of One-Thousand
Victor Opera Records.
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
George Bernard Shaw was born in Dublin in 1856. Before becoming a
playwright he wrote music and literary criticism. Shaw used his
writing to attack social problems such as education, marriage,
religion, government, health care, and class privilege. Shaw was
particularly conscious of the exploitation of the working class.
The Perfect Wagnerite is a politically oriented essay. Shaw was a
life-long Socialist and one of the earliest Wagner enthusiasts. He
praises Wagner's "Ring Cycle" as a denunciation of the evils of
capitalism and as a musical triumph.
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