Weep Shudder Die: A Guide to Loving Opera

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"Icouldnt imagine a finer or livelier guide through the world of opera. . . . Levine distills a lifetime of passion and insight into this immenselyenjoyable survey and with the right comic touch to make you wonder how operaever seemed intimidating." Thomas May author of Decoding Wagner Despitethe popular success of the Metropolitan Operas Live in HD series operas grandworld of soaring sopranos and breathtaking baritonesof tragic Rigoletto triumphal Sigmund and desperate Orfeo of faithful Figaro heartbroken Pagliacci and lusty Don Giovanniremains wrapped in an aura of impenetrable esotericism.Piercing this veil of operas perceived inaccessibility acclaimed classicalmusic critic Robert Levineextends awitty and insightfulinvitation to enjoy opera in Weep Shudder Die offering a newgeneration of aficionados a priceless way to access to musics greatest achievement.