Here is a marvelous guide to over 2,500 operatic characters, along with invaluable synopses of over 250 major works. Each entry provides a full description of the role, indicates its vocal category, and discusses who first created the part and other notable performers.
The content remains a gold mine of information on opera characters, ranging from brief identifications of minor characters to extensive essays of major figures. Readers will find Placido Domingo writing on the character of Otello, perhaps his greatest role.
Bryn Terfel writes on Leporello, Janet Baker on Mary Stuart, Thomas Hampson on Posa, and Theodore Uppman on Billy Budd. Other contributors include Andrew Porter, Philip Langridge, Sena Junnac, Jonathan Miller, Sir Charles MacKerras, and Marie McLaughlin.
From Arabella to Wozzeck and from Aeneas to Zaida, here is a wealth of information on the main characters in the repertoire of both opera and operetta. Both informative and absorbing, it is a must for all opera lovers - an invaluable source of reference for professionals and amateurs alike, and a fascinating read for anyone curious about this beloved musical genre.
Here are some key features of "Opera Characters - Oxford Dictionary":
· A unique reference guide containing entries on more than 2,500 operatic characters, with information on the creator of the role and notable performances
· Synopses of over 200 operas and operettas
· Contributor essays written by opera singers on characters they have played
· No wireless connection required
· Hyperlinks between words and to web urls
Requirements:
· iOS 3.1 or later
· Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· Updated 2nd Edition
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· Brand-new integrated design is accessible, clear, and easy to use.
· Added Sounds-like to help find those difficult to spell words.
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