Anthony Tommasini: 2 books
The Indispensable Composers
A Personal Guide
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2018
An exploration into the question of greatness from the Chief Classical Music Critic of the New York Times
When he began to listen to the great works of classical music as a child, Anthony Tommasini had many questions. Why did a particular piece move him? How did the music work? Over time, he...
The New York Times Essential Library: Opera
A Critic's Guide to the 100 Most Important Works and the Best Recordings
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2004
An insightful, provocative selection of the best opera performances, chosen by The New York Times's chief classical music critic in one hundred original essays
Opera intertwines the drama of the theater with the powerful emotionality of music. In this magical and illuminating guide to the best...