Review (PDF) Aida: Black Dog Opera Library (Book & Audio CD)
The Black Dog Opera Library is one of the most popular, informative, and budget-friendly ways to enjoy all the great operas. Each book in the series includes a history of the opera, a synopsis of the story, a complete libretto in its original language as well as in English, and dozens of photographs and drawings depicting great scenes, singers, performances, and more. Each book also includes an excellent Angel/EMI recording of the entire opera on two CDs, as well as commentary from experts in the field who guide you through the music as you listen. All of this for less than twenty dollars!
Series: Black Dog Opera Library
Hardcover: 144 pages
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal; HAR/COM edition (October 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1579125069
ISBN-13: 978-1579125066
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 7.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #729,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #27 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Sheet Music & Scores > Composers > Verdi #237 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Sheet Music & Scores > Historical Period > Late Romantic #498 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Theory, Composition & Performance > Appreciation
Wow. This Black Dog Library production of Aida is superb. The 144 page hard cover book includes two CDs with stunning performances by Biigit Nilsson (Aida) and Franco Corelli (Radames). Zubin Mehta conducted the orchestra.Written by David Foil who clearly knows his subject, the book illuminates a subject that is dark and confusing to many individuals. In this publication, Foil explains the circumstances under which Giuseppe Verdi accepted the commission to write Aida. He follows through with clear details on the scope of the production and its place in the pantheon of grand opera, comparing and contrasting with Wagner and Meyerbeer.This package contains the complete opera on two CDs; the complete libretto in both Italian and English and critical historical commentary. Last, but not least, there are dozens of photographs that bring the words and music to life.
I have every one of the Black Dog Operas after finding them to be really good recordings at a great price! You can spend $40-$50 on another version of Aida but all Black Dog sets have famous and superb singers, the libretto so you can follow along and very interesting written details about the opera, the composer and the singers. The pictures and drawings round out a well thought out product! At $15, this is a bargain and a set that anyone can afford to explore the wonderful world of operas!
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