Puccini Without Excuses violin hand bag centuries-old art form

centuries-old art form

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The reader will learn the difference between Italian and German Opera and why you don't have to study a new language to enjoy Opera

and the composer came to be defined by his ferocious antisemitism

Jussi Björling

Puccini Without Excuses violin hand bag centuries-old art formEverything you could possibly know about Puccini and his operas, from the brilliant and humorous author of Wagner Without Fear and Verdi with a Vengeance. In this witty and informative guide for beginners and fans alike, William Berger sets the record straight, reclaiming Puccini as a serious artist. Combining his trademark irreverent humor with passionate enthusiasm, Berger strikes just the right balance of introductory information and thought