Tenors, Tantrums and Trills: An Opera Dictionary From Aida to Zzzz

by David W. Barber

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From strutting singers to cantankerous composers, from ludicrous librettos to pompous prima donnas, Barber skewers them all in his satirical yet affectionate opera dictionary.

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Even more humorous than the other two of his books that I have read. [b:Bach, Beethoven and the Boys: Music History as It Ought to Be Taught|177500|Bach, Beethoven and the Boys Music History as It Ought to Be Taught|David W. Barber|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1387744337s/177500.jpg|171463] and [b:When the Fat Lady Sings: Opera History as It Ought to Be Taught|18770499|When the Fat Lady Sings Opera History as It Ought to Be Taught|David W Barber|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1386613915s/18770499.jpg|26673487]) Lots of laughs because from the situation setup to the punch line is a paragraph or two (because it is a dictionary.)
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From strutting singers to cantankerous composers, from ludicrous librettos to pompous prima donnas, Barber skewers them all in his satirical yet affectionate opera dictionary.

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