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Chalet Monet
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 320

Chalet Monet

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2020-09
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  • Publisher: Unknown

Situated in a dress circle position on the slopes of the village of Les Avants, overlooking Lake Geneva in Switzerland, Chalet Monet is the magnificent home of Dame Joan Sutherland OM AC DBE and her husband, Maestro Richard Bonynge AC CBE. In his charming, eloquent, conversational style, Richard Bonynge takes us inside the home and life he has shared with Dame Joan, and in so doing provides rare insight into two of the greatest international cultural icons in opera of all time. The Chalet was introduced to Dame Joan and Richard by their close friend Noel Coward who resided in the neighbouring property. The opulence of each of the distinctive rooms over the four floors and vistas from the Cha...

Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge with the Australian Opera
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 173

Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge with the Australian Opera

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Sutherland and Bonynge
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 398

Sutherland and Bonynge

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1987
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  • Publisher: Dodd Mead

This book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with Sutherland's and Bonynge's career until the time of the Hoffmann experience. The second part is largely derived from personal encounters, chronicling my adventures with the couple in many operatic centers; also, the consideration of high points among the soprano's roles. - p. xi.

Michael W. Balfe
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 346

Michael W. Balfe

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2008
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  • Publisher: Unknown

Michael William Balfe (1808-1870) rose to fame in London in 1835 immediately after the premiere of his first opera, The Siege of Rochelle. For the next thirty-five years, this unique Dublin-born musician was destined to be the most important operatic composer in Victorian Britain. He was to music in Victorian Britain what his renowned contemporary, Charles Dickens, was to literature. The popularity of their respected works reached far beyond London, Dublin, and New York in the English speaking world. Balfe also personally achieved great success in places such as Paris, Vienna, Berlin, Bologna, Palermo, Trieste, and St. Petersburg in Russia. In all, he composed twenty-eight operatic works ove...

Voices of Eternity: The 100 Greatest Opera Musicians of All Time
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 202

Voices of Eternity: The 100 Greatest Opera Musicians of All Time

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of opera with "Voices of Eternity: The 100 Greatest Opera Musicians of All Time." This definitive guide celebrates the exceptional talents and dramatic prowess of the most influential figures in the history of opera. From the powerful tenor voices of Luciano Pavarotti and Enrico Caruso to the mesmerizing sopranos like Maria Callas and Joan Sutherland, and from the versatile baritones such as Sherrill Milnes and Dmitri Hvorostovsky, this book explores the rich tapestry of opera through its most celebrated performers. Each chapter offers an in-depth look at the lives and careers of these iconic musicians, highlighting their remarkable achievements, vocal artistry, and contributions to the operatic tradition.

The Bohemian Girl
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 52

The Bohemian Girl

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1873
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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La Traviata
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 240

La Traviata

Expertly arranged Vocal Score by Giuseppe Verdi from the Kalmus Edition series. This Opera Score is from the Romantic era.

Wotan's Daughter
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 362

Wotan's Daughter

This title recounts the turbulent life and career of Marjorie Lawrence, one of Australia's most renowned opera stars. From humble beginnings in rural Victoria, Lawrence rose to become one of the pre-eminent Wagner singers of her generation, acclaimed in Europe and at the Metropolitan Opera in New York where she shared roles with Kirsten Flagstad.

The Opera Lover's Companion
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 648

The Opera Lover's Companion

Written by a well-known authority, this book consists of 175 entries that set some of the most popular operas within the context of their composer's career, outline the plot, discuss the music, and more.

1001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 963

1001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die

A thick and informative guide to the world of classical music and its stunning recordings, complete with images from CD cases, concert halls, and of the musicians themselves.