Bravo! Brava! A Night at the Opera camille saint-saens silver wings

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William Berger’s beginner’s guide to Wagner will help the opera newcomer navigate his or her way through some of opera’s most demanding and intriguing works

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Bravo! Brava! A Night at the Opera camille saint-saens silver wingsA delightful introduction to opera, Bravo! Brava! A Night at the Opera teaches elementary school children what opera is by showing how it is made. "Who writes the words?", "Who makes an opera happen? "Who is backstage?" these questions and more are answered with easy to understand explanations and are illustrated with whimsical watercolors by the author. From composer, choreographer, and costume designers to the conductor, lighting and special effects