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This series introduces, in words and music, the plot and background of the major operas. Using the principal themes and arias, taken from the Naxos recording of the complete work Thomson Smillie is informative yet entertaining, enabling the listener to get more from this remarkable art form.
“If you feel you are forever standing outside the palace of opera, with your nose pressed against the window but uncertain how to find the front door.. pickup one of more of these entertaining and enthusiastic audio guides.”
Classic FM Magazine on Opera Explained
“If you feel you are forever standing outside the palace of opera, with your nose pressed against the window but uncertain how to find the front door.. pickup one of more of these entertaining and enthusiastic audio guides.”
Classic FM Magazine on Opera Explained
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