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Here is the colorful story of sometimes temperamental composers and even more temperamental singers working in an art form which has produced some of man's noblest artistic creations. This absorbing history is illustrated by over 100 musical examples by Naxos artists as well as some of the greatest singers of the 20th century, including Enrico Caruso and Fyodor Chaliapin.

Cast lists and plots of 100 famous, not-so-famous, and infamous operas are presented by Felix Mendelsohn (not the composer), with some insightful comments sprinkled in along the way. This book is an interesting curiosity for opera lovers, as well as a handy introduction for those who are just getting their operatic toes wet. A complete list of the operas included can be found on our website, audiobookcontractors.com.

Dive into the dramatic history and architectural genius behind a controversial project that defined modern Australia. Whether you are seeking an inspiring narrative for your morning commute or an intellectually engaging escape, this true story of ambition and bitter rivalry delivers. Witness how...

Discover how a radical architectural design survived bitter political battles to become a beloved national landmark. Perfect for your morning commute, this inspiring narrative transports you to the windswept shores of mid-century Sydney Harbour. Witness the fierce human drama between visionary...

Discover the tense narrative history of an architectural icon forged through political intrigue and engineering crisis. What began as a bold sketch by an unknown designer quickly spiraled into a chaotic battle over a young nation's cultural identity. The fierce clash between visionary genius and...

With war clouds gathering and harassment increasing, the stars of Continental opera, many of whom are Jewish, face dark futures under the boot heel of the Nazis. What can two middle-aged British spinsters do about such matters? They can form a secret cabal right under Hitler’s nose and get to work saving lives. The sisters conspire to bring together worldwide opera aficionados and insiders in an international operation to rescue Jews in the opera from the horrific fate that everyone intuits is coming.  

'The sun did not know how beautiful its light was until it was reflected off this building.' - Louis Kahn, US architect If only these walls and this land could talk ... The Sydney Opera House is a breathtaking building, recognised around the world as a symbol of modern Australia. Along with the...

Dive into the captivating world of opera with Scrici as your guide in this candid and revealing exposé. Discover the intricacies and peculiarities of modern opera—well, modern as far back as 1852! With a blend of humor and insight, this exploration promises to unveil the hidden layers of a genre that has both enchanted and puzzled audiences for generations. (Summary by MaryAnn)

A job as a deckhand on a shark fishing boat in Bass Strait for law student Chris Howse, begets a quest to keep a journal of his dreams as a way of exploring who he is and what he should do and as an antidote to a seemingly lazy zeitgeist. Via the shark boats, the occupation of a barrister at the Victorian Bar and work as a tram conductor in Melbourne (in that order), his dreams lead him to the heart of Aboriginal Australia at the Katherine Regional Aboriginal Legal Aid Service and subsequently to Darwin and the bush courts of the Northern Territory, acting on behalf of the Aboriginal people.

L’instant drama, c’est le rendez-vous audio qui ouvre les coulisses des spectacles.À chaque épisode, la dramaturge de la maison, Agnès Terrier, remonte le fil d’une œuvre : ses origines, son histoire, sa fabrique...Un format court pour mieux comprendre, mieux écouter, et entrer dans le spectacle avant de le découvrir ou pour le redécouvrir ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Christine Daae was brought up in the Paris Opera house. Her musician father suddenly dies, telling her he will send her an angel of music to look after her. She grows up and discovers that she is hearing a voice, telling her and teaching her to sing. She believes he is the angel of music but he is known in the Opera House simply as The Phantom. Although she is fascinated and drawn towards the phantom, she falls in love with her childhood sweetheart, The Vicomte de Chagny - or Raoul - but the Phantom won't take this lightly... (Summary by Ralph Snelson)

Hoje na História é um podcast diário de Opera Mundi com os fatos históricos que marcaram o dia. Faça uma assinatura solidária de Opera Mundi: www.operamundi.com.br/apoio

Take a self-guided audio walk from Sydney's Circular Quay -- the spot where European Australia had its beginnings. The walk takes in the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and winds its way along Sydney Harbour into the Royal Botanic Gardens. It finishes at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, with views of Fort Denison, Garden Island and down harbour. As you enjoy spectacular views and iconic landmarks, you'll enjoy a breezy commentary on 200 years of Australian history.

Before Adolph Sutro could complete his great work of the Sutro Tunnel, he had to first win the hearts, minds, and pocketbooks of the people invested in the Comstock Lode. He knew that a drainage adit would solve all of the problems facing the mines of the Comstock, just as it had been done the world over. His greatest difficulty was to overcome the objections of the bankers that controlled nearly the entirety of the mines. The Sutro Tunnel would cut the banks' profits and help the miners, neither of which William Sharon and William Ralston wanted to happen.

A review of good Christian books and science on how to think better by reading good books.Dive into the world of Christian literature with our podcast that reviews and discusses impactful books. Each episode explores themes of faith, hope, and love, offering insights and recommendations for readers seeking to deepen their spiritual journey. Join us for thoughtful conversations with authors and fellow believers!

In piazza del Duomo a Firenze sono custodite opere che ci parlano di storie senza tempo. Cosa succederebbe se improvvisamente le donne raffigurate in quelle stesse opere prendessero la parola e ci raccontassero un altro genere di storia? E’ quello che succede in Voci di donne, un podcast dove i monumenti del Duomo di Firenze si raccontano al femminile, dando così voce a chi ha sempre faticato a farsi sentire e che ora ci dà la sua versione dei fatti.

Serie consigliata da "Podcast Consigli di Ascolto", il primo canale Telegram di consigli e recensioni di podcastIL CASANTE, LA STORIA DI DON GIOVANNI CALABRIA7 dicembre 1954. Nelle strade di Verona sciamano decine di migliaia di persone. Si dirigono verso la chiesa di Sant’Anastasia, la più grande della città. Sono persone di ogni ceto ed estrazione: notabili, politici, imprenditori, massaie, operai, impiegati. E sono ragazzi, lì per dare l’ultimo saluto all’uomo che ha dato loro un futuro. Che ha salvato loro la vita. Questa è la storia di quell’uomo, Don Calabria dell'Opera Don ...

Il 26 Aprile 1478, nella Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore a Firenze, va in scena l'episodio più drammatico del Rinascimento: Bernardo Bandini, Francesco Pazzi e Antonio Maffei aggrediscono Giuliano e Lorenzo de' Medici. Il primo muore, il secondo rimane ferito. La folla però si schiera dalla parte del Magnifico e la congiura finirà in un bagno di sangue e sfocerà in un conflitto aspro tra gli stati italiani. La vicenda viene raccontata da Giovanni da Montesecco, l'uomo del gran rifiuto: incaricato di assassinare i fratelli, si sottrae al compito poche ore prima del massacro. La sua ...