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| The Art of Making Opera
by ML Hart is a breathtaking story, told through stunning photographs and intimate text.
It records with keen insight the detail and work involved in the creative process. Granted unprecedented access by San Diego Opera and given free rein, ML Hart furnishes a unique personal view in this remarkable photographic record. Youll see the heart of rehearsals and performances with artists, musicians, stage crew and technicians, audiences, designers, directors.... you'll go behind the scenes, observing the process of living and creating the life of Opera and Art. By focusing on one particular opera company, the trials and triumphs of all of opera and indeed, of artists everywhere are revealed. ML Harts work has been called "intimate," "emotional," "unique," and "mesmerizing." See for yourself. . . . Experience the magic of The Art of Making Opera! |
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| INSIDE THE BOOK | |
| Foreword by internationally famed conductor, Richard Bonynge | more than 350 black & white duotone photographs with extensive captions |
| Afterword by San Diego Opera General Director, Ian D. Campbell | 234 pages with printed endpapers |
| 23-page narrative history of San Diego Opera written by music critic David Gregson | oversized format (10" x 10" page size) |
| chronology of production credits of all performances of San Diego Opera from 1965 through 1997 | French-fold dustjacket printed in 5-color black & white |
| cross-referenced listing of all principal artists, conductors, directors and designers for 32 years of performances | superior quality printing and binding on heavyweight paper stock |
| PROLOGUE foreword by Maestro
Richard Bonynge NOTES introduction by ML Hart IT
BEGINS WITH THE MUSIC the orchestra & conductors BRINGING IT TO LIFE the directors NUTS & BOLTS design work &
backstage preparations THE WORLD PREMIERE The Conquistador MUSICAL TAPESTRY the chorus 15 SECONDS OF GLORY supers & dance RUNNING THE SHOW stage management
& tech crews TAKING THE LEAD the principal singers IN THE SPOTLIGHT ONE SINGER, TWO ROLES baritone
Erich Parce THE BUSINESS OF ART administration REACHING OUT the education & outreach program THE REASON FOR IT ALL the audience EPILOGUE afterword by Ian D. Campbell |
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| OperaBasics
- An Introduction The Opera Project - What's it All About? Explore More: Top 10 Ways to Fall in Love With Opera See what people are saying about the book Principal Singers
& Singing WORDS
& MUSIC SHOP |
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