| Series |
Opera explained.
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| System Details |
Requires OverDrive Media Console (file size: 31563 KB). |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Downloadable audio file. |
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Title from: Title details screen. |
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Unabridged. |
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Duration: 1:05:52. |
| Performer |
Read by David Timson ; with music by Bizet. |
| Summary |
This series introduces, in words and music, the plot and background of major operas. Using the principal themes and arias, taken from the Naxos recording of the complete work, Thomson Smillie is informative yet entertaining, enabling the listener to get more from this remarkable art form. Carmen is among the most popular operas for all the obvious reasons: great characters, a gripping story and fabulous music. But what sets it on a pinnacle is an amazing combination of three factors: a sizzling gipsy heroine (one of the most psychologically complex and compelling characters in all theatre), great atmosphere (Spain, hot sun, the bull-ring) and the prodigality of melodic invention - one great tune after another, at least a dozen of which are the staples of Madison Avenue and the animated cartoon. |
| Subject |
Bizet, Georges, 1838-1875. Carmen.
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Operas -- Analysis, appreciation. -- Sound recordings.
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| Added Author |
Timson, David.
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| Added Title |
Bizet |
| ISBN |
(sound recording : OverDrive Audio Book) |
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