Who Married Figaro?

Download or read book Who Married Figaro? written by Joyce Bourne Kennedy and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From Aeneas to Zaida, Who Married Figaro? contains more than 2,500 entries on operatic characters from around the world. Giving details of the composer of each role as well as notable performances, this unique reference book also provides comprehensive synopses for over 200 operas and operettas. It features articles by well-known personalities from the world of opera, including Placido Domingo, Dame Janet Baker, and, new to this edition, Christine Brewer, Susan Bullock, Simon Keenlyside, and Joyce DiDonato. This fully revised edition now contains an appendix of contemporary opera of the last ten years, offering detailed synopses and world premiere cast lists. Up to date, authoritative, and packed with valuable information, this A-Z is an essential book for opera lovers."--BOOK JACKET.