Excerpting and simplification of musical highlights from the operas Don Grovanns, Lohengrin, La Praviata, Faust, Aida,...

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A TREASURY OF GRAND OPERA

Excerpting and simplification of musical highlights from the operas Don Grovanns, Lohengrin, La Praviata, Faust, Aida, Carmen, and Pagliacci, translations from the original texts into English to fit the arias, a summarization of literary and stage history of each opera, dramatic and musical continuity, with piano arrangements for the arias, this is a performance as well as an audience aid to enjoyment. A saleable item for family and group entertainment as well as musical study.

Pub Date: Oct. 3, 1946

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1946

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