The Drama of Opera: Exotic and Irrational Entertainment

Fredman brings 40-plus years of experience as an international conductor to this text. Rather than focusing on individual operatic plots, Fredman describes the drama that has taken place in the world of opera itself over the past 400 years. His insights into the backstage, preparation, sets, costumes, producers, conductors, singers--and their foibles--are intended to give members of the opera-going public--from the novice to the seasoned aficionado--a greater sense of the complexity of staging an opera, and an enhanced appreciation of the art form. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR