Bravo!: A Guide to Opera for the Perplexed

By Barrymore Laurence Sherer and Barrymore Laurence Scherer

Book Overview

An essential guide to appreciating and enjoying the opera.For anyone who's ever wondered what all the fuss is about, this witty and informative guide provides a concise overview of the whos, whats,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0452277183
• ISBN13: 9780452277182
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Plume
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 1.0" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Bravisimo!!

This book is an excellent introduction to the opera for beginners. The strange art where people die while singing ten minutes becomes touching and interesting after reading this book.

An informative, witty and enjoyable tour of a complex art.

Opera may be the most ambitious performing art form ever developed, but Scherer is undaunted: whether you know nothing or a lot, he's an engaging guide, reminding, reinforcing and opening the doors to greater appreciation. Every art, including dance, film, painting, poetry and fiction, should be so lucky.