An introduction to-- Puccini : Turandot / written by Thomson Smillie.

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This series introduces, in words and music, the plot and background of the 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. Puccin...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Opera explained.
Main Author: Smillie, Thomson
Other Authors: Timson, David (Narrator)
Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
Language:English
Italian
Language and/or Writing System:
Narrated in English; opera excerpts sung in Italian.
Published: [Hong Kong] : Naxos Music Library, [2007]
Series:Opera explained.
Subjects:
Puccini, Giacomo, > 1858-1924. > Turandot.
Operas > Analysis, appreciation.
Operas > Stories, plots, etc.
Operas > Excerpts.
Streaming audio.
Genre:
Stories, plots, etc.
Excerpts.
Streaming audio.
Online Access:
Connect to online resource - MSU authorized users (Naxos Music Library)
Physical Description:Also available as compact disc; previously issued as Naxos 8.558157.
Variant Title:
Puccini, Turandot
Turandot
Format: Electronic Audio
Description
Summary:
This series introduces, in words and music, the plot and background of the 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. Puccini's swansong has a claim to being the last great popular opera. Its melodies have enchanted audiences since its posthumous premiere in 1926, two years after Puccini's death. It involves a chilling story of love and cruelty, an intriguing cast of characters against the exotic backdrop of Imperial China, magnificent choruses and ensembles, and dazzling orchestration in an exotic score that comprises a string of remarkable arias -- among which the great tenor aria 'Nessun dorma' is the jewel. It is more than Puccini's last opera: it is the last word, in every sense, on Italian opera.
Note:Includes program notes.
Unabridged.
Electronic resource.
Call Number:MT100.P83 S65 2007ab
ISBN:1843790971
9781843790976
System Details:Mode of access: World Wide Web.
System requirements: MS Windows 98SE, or 2000, or XP; MS Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla 1.7.1, FireFox 1PR, Netscape 7.1, or Opera 7.53; and Media Player 9 or 10.
System requirements: Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2.8 or 10.3.5; MS Internet Explorer 5.2, Mozilla 1.7, Netscape 7.1, Opera 7.53, or Safari 1.0; Media Player 9.0. Or, Mac OS 8.6 / 9.0; MS Internet Explorer 5.1; Windows Media Player 7.1.
Participant or Performer:
Unidentified performers ; David Timson, narrator.
Additional Physical Form:
Also available as compact disc; previously issued as Naxos 8.558157.