David Foil

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Common Knowledge

Legal name: Foil, David Leo
Birthdate: 1943
Gender: male
Country (for map): United States of America
Places of residence: New York, New York, USA
Mexico, New York, USA
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Education: Louisiana State University (BA|Journalism)
Occupations: digital media
music publisher
content strategy
social media
music producer
public relations (show all 12)
radio
record labels
music licensing
publicity
editor
consultant
Relationships: Foil, David Leo II (son)
Allman, Carol Sue (spouse)
Organizations: Sony Masterworks, Sony Music Entertainment

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Reviews

Aida: Giuseppe Verdi (Black Dog Opera Library) by…

Libretto by Ghislanzoni, English translation by Dale McAdoo. This is part of my "reading" of the great operas and composers. Verdi was commissioned by the the Khedive of Egypt, who asked him to write an opera for the opening of the Italian Opera House in Cairo in 1869, honoring the dedication of the Suez Canal. Verdi did not finish in time, but did complete Aida in 1871.

Aida is the story of an Ethiopian slave, lady in waiting to Amneris, the daughter of the King of Egypt. Radames, the Egyptian captain of the guard is madly in love with Aida, much to the jealous disgust of Amneris. There is no happy ending!

I listened to the opera on You Tube after reading the libretto and reading some history concerning Verdi. I liked this one!… (more)

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Tess_W | 2 other reviews | May 6, 2021 |

The Magic Flute (The Black Dog Opera Library) by Mozart

opera

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hundegatt | Apr 24, 2017 |

Gregorian Chant and Polyphony (Black Dog Music… by David Foil

This came with a music CD. Good deal, for those who like Gregorian chant.

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SLHobbs | Feb 11, 2008 |

Aida (The Black Dog Opera Library)

This book comes with cd's of the music and has beautiful illustrations. I recommend browsing through it before giong to see the opera performed so that you can have a more informed and enjoyable experience.

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harleth | 2 other reviews | Apr 25, 2007 |

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