Author: Geoffrey Treasure
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9781884964909
Category : British
Languages : en
Pages : 1490
Book Description
A reference work which presents the history of Britain in biographical form. The two volumes contain over 1500 short biographies of men and women who played an important part in their time.
Who's who in British History: A-H
Author: Geoffrey Treasure
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9781884964909
Category : British
Languages : en
Pages : 1490
Book Description
A reference work which presents the history of Britain in biographical form. The two volumes contain over 1500 short biographies of men and women who played an important part in their time.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9781884964909
Category : British
Languages : en
Pages : 1490
Book Description
A reference work which presents the history of Britain in biographical form. The two volumes contain over 1500 short biographies of men and women who played an important part in their time.
Who's who in British Opera
Author: Nicky Adam
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781859280447
Category : Opera
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
This reference concentrates solely on individuals currently active in British opera. The text covers singers, conductors, composers, directors, designers, administrators, editors, librettists, teachers, translators, critics and writers. Each entry contains both personal and professional data.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781859280447
Category : Opera
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
This reference concentrates solely on individuals currently active in British opera. The text covers singers, conductors, composers, directors, designers, administrators, editors, librettists, teachers, translators, critics and writers. Each entry contains both personal and professional data.
Who's who in Opera
Author: Joyce Bourne Kennedy
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
This guide to over 2,500 operatic characters provides both an invaluable source of reference and an absorbing and enjoyable read. Covering a wide range of works across the whole compass of opera and operetta, it contains plot synopses for over 250 operas as well as full information about eachoperatic role, including its creator and notable performers. Box features, illustrated with photographs, commissioned from well-known personalities in the world of opera, such as Janet Baker, Placido Domingo, Thomas Hampson, and Jonathan Miller, who write about their favourite opera characters. Over 2,500 characters from 280 operas Articles by well-known personalities from the world of opera about the roles they have played, directed, or enjoyed - from Janet Baker, Placido Domingo, Anne Evans, and Thomas Hampson to Jonathan Miller, Robert Tear, Theodor Uppman, and Susanna Walton From Arabella to Wozzeck, entries give a description of the role, its vocal category, by whom the part was created, and notable performers and performances Details of who first performed a particular role Plot synopses for over 250 operas Important arias and ensembles mentioned, with English translations 'a reference book for operaphiles who read synopses, but feel short-changed about information on the characters touched upon in such potted accounts . . . the answer to a prayer for those who attend operas without doing their homework properly . . . simply enjoy the fruits of her researches - withthe bonus of coming out considerably better informed and much the wiser.' From the Foreword by Sir George Christie, (Chairman, Glyndebourne)
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
This guide to over 2,500 operatic characters provides both an invaluable source of reference and an absorbing and enjoyable read. Covering a wide range of works across the whole compass of opera and operetta, it contains plot synopses for over 250 operas as well as full information about eachoperatic role, including its creator and notable performers. Box features, illustrated with photographs, commissioned from well-known personalities in the world of opera, such as Janet Baker, Placido Domingo, Thomas Hampson, and Jonathan Miller, who write about their favourite opera characters. Over 2,500 characters from 280 operas Articles by well-known personalities from the world of opera about the roles they have played, directed, or enjoyed - from Janet Baker, Placido Domingo, Anne Evans, and Thomas Hampson to Jonathan Miller, Robert Tear, Theodor Uppman, and Susanna Walton From Arabella to Wozzeck, entries give a description of the role, its vocal category, by whom the part was created, and notable performers and performances Details of who first performed a particular role Plot synopses for over 250 operas Important arias and ensembles mentioned, with English translations 'a reference book for operaphiles who read synopses, but feel short-changed about information on the characters touched upon in such potted accounts . . . the answer to a prayer for those who attend operas without doing their homework properly . . . simply enjoy the fruits of her researches - withthe bonus of coming out considerably better informed and much the wiser.' From the Foreword by Sir George Christie, (Chairman, Glyndebourne)
A Dictionary of Opera Characters
Author: Joyce Bourne Kennedy
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199550395
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
A unique reference work containing over 2,500 A-Z entries on operatic characters. Includes synopses for over 200 operas and operettas, as well as feature articles written by well-known personalities from the world of opera, including Plácido Domingo and Dame Janet Baker. It is an essential book for anyone with an interest in opera.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199550395
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
A unique reference work containing over 2,500 A-Z entries on operatic characters. Includes synopses for over 200 operas and operettas, as well as feature articles written by well-known personalities from the world of opera, including Plácido Domingo and Dame Janet Baker. It is an essential book for anyone with an interest in opera.
Who's who in Early Hanoverian Britain, 1714-1789
Author: G. R. R. Treasure
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811716437
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
Profiles historically significant men and women who lived in Britain during the reigns of George I, II and III.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811716437
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
Profiles historically significant men and women who lived in Britain during the reigns of George I, II and III.
International Who's who in Music and Musicians' Directory
Author: David M. Cummings
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0948875534
Category : Composers
Languages : en
Pages : 878
Book Description
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0948875534
Category : Composers
Languages : en
Pages : 878
Book Description
The International Who's Who of Women 2002
Author: Elizabeth Sleeman
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9781857431223
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
Over 5,500 detailed biographies of the most eminent, talented and distinguished women in the world today.
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9781857431223
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
Over 5,500 detailed biographies of the most eminent, talented and distinguished women in the world today.
Who's who and why
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 1728
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 1728
Book Description
The International Who's who
Author: H. L. Motter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 1288
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 1288
Book Description
Who's who in Opera
Author: Maria F. Rich
Publisher: New York : New York Times Company: Arno Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 718
Book Description
An international biographical directory of singers, conductors, directors, designers and administrators. Also including profiles of 101 opera companies
Publisher: New York : New York Times Company: Arno Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 718
Book Description
An international biographical directory of singers, conductors, directors, designers and administrators. Also including profiles of 101 opera companies