Opera category: 14844 books

Robert Schumann (1810–56) is one of the most important and representative composers of the Romantic era. Born in Zwickau, Germany, Schumann began piano instruction at age seven and immediately developed a passion for music. When a permanent injury to his hand prevented him from pursuing a career...

Extrait : "Ainsi les poètes chantent les artistes. Ainsi Lamartine chantait la Malibran au moment où celle-ci, succombant dans son printemps aux suites d'un accident dramatique dont la nouvelle avait terrifié l'Europe, venait de quitter la terre, emportant avec elle le secret des accents si souverainement...

Wagner's operatic works rank with the supreme achievements of western culture. But acceptance of Wagner's musical genius is tempered by feelings of misgiving and many believe the composer's underlying ideas to be indefensible. A self-styled social revolutionary, Wagner thought the world could be redeemed...

Written as a follow-up to 'A Book of Operas', this is another comprehensive study of several great operas from the renowned musicologist Henry Edward Krehbiel. Includes in-depth analyses of: Samson and Delilah and other biblical operas Die Konigin von Saba Herodiade Lakme Pagliacci Cavalleria Rusticana...

Seit über hundert Jahren versucht man verbissen das Genie Richard Wagner als Antisemiten, Frauenfeind und undankbaren Verschwender fremden Geldes hinzustellen. All das ist nicht wahr und wird hier richtiggestellt. Darüber hinaus ist es auch ein persönliches Buch, geschrieben mit der silbernen Feder...

Jeder glaubt sie zu kennen, die Tragödie von der "Zigeunerin" und dem Soldaten. Unendlich populär sind manche Melodien aus Georges Bizets "Carmen", etwa die Habanera oder der Torero-Marsch. Aber jenseits der Folklore-Klischees und der Huldigung für die Opernstars ist in "Carmen"...

The genesis story of Ettan the Boylord, and his mystical journey to become part god, part cat. Born into an alien race with advanced powers, Ettan is abducted by a demon lord, and has his soul tossed into hell. His family rallies to save him in an epic adventure. The story is original, and full of...

The acclaimed modern science fiction masterpiece, included on Library Journal's Best SFF of 2016, the Barnes & Nobles Sci-Fi Fantasy Blog Best Books of 2015, the Tor.com Best Books of 2015, Reader’s Choice, as well as nominated for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the Kitschie, and the Bailey's Women's...

Bestselling science fiction master Peter F. Hamilton delivers the first of a two-book saga set in his popular Commonwealth universe. Distinguished by deft plotting, a teeming cast of characters, dazzling scientific speculation, and imagination that brings the truly alien to life, The Abyss Beyond...

Humanity has been ravaged by alien war. Will the next encounter spell the end of mankind? 3 books and 1,200+ pages of interstellar action. Over 250 five-star ratings on Goodreads!  In the far future, nanotechnology will be all that keeps us alive in a brutal war with the Merkiaari....

A Publishers Weekly "Best Books of 2017" pick! Nominated for the 2017 Hugo Award for Best Novel! Shortlisted for the 2017 Arthur C. Clarke Award! Winner of the Prix Julia-Verlanger! Embark on an exciting, adventurous, and dangerous journey through the galaxy with the motley...

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUZZFEED • A companion novel inspired by Star Wars: Battlefront, this action-packed adventure follows a squad of soldiers caught in the trenches of the ultimate galactic war between good and evil. The bravest soldiers. The toughest warriors. The...

In the darkness of Jupiter, terror is unleashed because humans have trespassed on Europa. Wayne Faust and Charles Eugene Anderson's Dark Curtain Saga is rich, a multi-layered space-opera horror story that will scare you. Europa Ghost Story is a small and terrifying tale taking place during...

“One of the best military science fiction series on the market,” (Monsters and Critics) The Lost Fleet delivers thrilling combat on a grand space opera scale. Now, Admiral John “Black Jack” Geary embarks on a brand new mission—to defend the Alliance from itself—in New York Times bestselling...