Invitation to the Opera sleeping beauty this glittering introduction to the

this glittering introduction to the world of opera will delight aficionados and neophytes alike

Haupt found herself enchanted by the same intelligence and playful spirit that had so charmed her favorite composer

Making use of the very latest scholarship - much of it undertaken by the author himself in connection with his editorship of The Wagner Journal - Millington reassesses received notions about Wagner and his work

this book unearths original material from Petipa's 63 years in Russia

PNB's celebrated

Invitation to the Opera sleeping beauty this glittering introduction to theIntroduces the uninitiated to the mysteries of opera and helps more experienced buffs expand their understanding and deepen their appreciation of the art form. John Louis DiGaetani teaches English at Hofstra University. He has several published works on British literature, modern literature, and the links between literature and music. His published works include Richard Wagner: New Light on a Musical Life, Richard Wagner and the Modern British Novel,