The Black Dog Opera Library is the most popular, informative, and budget-friendly way to enjoy the greatest operas of all time. Each book contains a history of the opera, a synopsis of the story, a complete libretto in its original language as well as in English, dozens of photos, and a world-class Angel/EMI recording of the entire opera on two CDs. It's a must-have for die-hard opera lovers as well as those in need of an introduction to the timeless art form.
From the back of the book:
THIS BOOK AND CD PACKAGE INCLUDES:
TWO COMPACT DISCS WITH THE COMPLETE OPERA, TWO HOURS AND TWENTY-EIGHT MINUTES OF MUSIC.
PERFORMANCES BY KURT MOLL, PETER SCHREIER, ANNELIESE ROTHENBERGER, EDDA MOSER, AND WALTER BERRY WITH THE ORCHESTRA OF THE BAVARIAN STATE OPERA, MUNICH UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WOLFGANG SAWALLISCH.
THE COMPLETE LIBRETTO IN GERMAN WITH AN ENGLISH TRANSLATION.
RUNNING ANNOTATED COMMENTARY ON THE MUSIC, THE LIBRETTO, AND THE PERFORMANCE.
BIOGRAPHICAL AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE MAGIC FLUTE AND MOZART, AND THE MUSIC OF HIS TIME.
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