Synopses & Reviews
The Black Dog Opera Library is the best, easiest and most informative and budget-friendly way to enjoy four of the greatest operas of all time.
Finally available again, and packaged with gorgeous new covers, each book in the library includes the complete opera on 2 CDs, featuring world-class performances and orchestras; the complete libretto, plus its English translation; an exciting history of the opera; a biography of the composer; a synopsis of the story, broken down by act and scene; and dozens of photographs and drawings depicting performances, singers, sets, costumes, and more.
The Marriage of Figaro features Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Heather Harper, Judith Blegen, Geraint Evans, Teresa Berganza, and Birgit Finnilä, with Daniel Barenboim conducting the English Chamber Orchestra.
Also available:
La Bohème featuring Nicolai Gedda and Mirella Freni, with Thomas Schippers conducting the Orchestro e Coro del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma;
Synopsis
A marriage of music and the written word in the most popularly priced package yet produced, each of these sets includes a complete opera on two Angel/EMI or Naxos compact discs, accompanied by the libretto in its original language and an English translation with annotated commentary. Full-color photographs illustrate the history of the operas and the performances.
Synopsis
The Black Dog Opera Library presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. The text features an annotated libretto and translation marked with track numbers and times for easy reference while listening. Premiere international stars and their legendary performances are featured in this remarkable collection. The cast for Marriage of Figaro includes such greats as Judith Blegen and Teresa Berganza. Full-color and black and white photographs chronicle the history of the opera: it's composer, performers, famous sections and historical venues.
Synopsis
Here are two more of the world's best loved operas bringing the popular Black Dog Opera Library to a total of 12 titles. Each includes world-class recordings of the complete operas on two CDs bound in protective sleeves inside the covers of an informative full-color 144-page book.
About the Author
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was a prolific and influential composer. Since its first performance in 1791, The Magic Flute has been a crowd pleasing opera and it remains one of the most celebrated in its genre.