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The Biggest Little Box of Opera There Is

Advantages: A brilliant guide to opera for iniatiates and established fans alike
Disadvantages: Book may have too many pages for it's size (see it, you'll know what I mean) but dont let that put you off

I've never been much of a fan of opera. Like most classical music it often suffers from giving the impression of being overlong, bombastic, pretentious and something that only "posh" people listen to. The cost of tickets to most performances especially Co ...

mikeydred 12.03.2001 · Read full review
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Review of A to Z of Opera

rocky horror opera-audience participation

Advantages: best time of you lifetoo tired
Disadvantages: to tired to leave

...the way that was many years ago my husband introduced me to the rocky horror picture show by Richard o brian, my reaction at first what am i watching ,then we watched it again i began to love. Then there was a knock at my door with m ...

bastet 28.10.2002 · Read full review
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Review of A to Z of Opera

Balsom on form again!

Advantages: World Class Trumpet playing from a Brit!
Disadvantages: Seven tracks of Spanish songs maybe a little to many for some

Alison Balsom is making quite a name for herself on the international music scene. Her delightful style and majestic sound make this album a top buy. Throughout the CD influences of Hakan Hardenberger are heard (her former teacher). Looking at the trac ...

Nathanmusic 23.06.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Caprice