Fisher, Burton D.
Overview
| Works: | 533 works in 1,559 publications in 1 language and 283,296 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Librettos Criticism, interpretation, etc Musical settings Operas Pictorial works Stories, plots, etc Drama Opera programs Terminology Fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Adapter |
| Classifications: | ML50.P965, 782.12 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Burton D Fisher
Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor by
Gaetano Donizetti(
)
18 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 4,988 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of star-crossed lovers in 18th century Scotland. Lucia falls in love with her brother Enrico's bitter enemy, Edgardo. Enrico tricks Lucia into marrying Lord Arturo. In a mad fit, Lucia murders her husband and dies. Upon hearing the news that his love is dead, Edgardo stabs himself to join her
18 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 4,988 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of star-crossed lovers in 18th century Scotland. Lucia falls in love with her brother Enrico's bitter enemy, Edgardo. Enrico tricks Lucia into marrying Lord Arturo. In a mad fit, Lucia murders her husband and dies. Upon hearing the news that his love is dead, Edgardo stabs himself to join her
Puccini's Tosca : Italian opera in three acts by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
19 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 4,765 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Puccini's Tosca is a high-voltage, powerful and sensational opera thriller that is crammed with actoin, intense, and sometimes ferocious, supercharged dramatic confrontations: a true music drama
19 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 4,765 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Puccini's Tosca is a high-voltage, powerful and sensational opera thriller that is crammed with actoin, intense, and sometimes ferocious, supercharged dramatic confrontations: a true music drama
Bizet's Carmen by
Georges Bizet(
)
15 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in English and held by 4,763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive guide featuring Principal Characters in the opera, Brief Story Synopsis, Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples, a complete newly translated Libretto with foreign language and english side-by-side, an in depth Commentary and Analysis, selected Discogaphy and Videography, and a Dictionary of Opera and Musical Terms
15 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in English and held by 4,763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive guide featuring Principal Characters in the opera, Brief Story Synopsis, Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples, a complete newly translated Libretto with foreign language and english side-by-side, an in depth Commentary and Analysis, selected Discogaphy and Videography, and a Dictionary of Opera and Musical Terms
Puccini's Manon Lescaut by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
10 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 4,683 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive guide to Puccini's MANON LESCAUT, featuring insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis, a complete, newly translated Libretto with Italian/English side-by side, and over 35 music highlight examples
10 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 4,683 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive guide to Puccini's MANON LESCAUT, featuring insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis, a complete, newly translated Libretto with Italian/English side-by side, and over 35 music highlight examples
Mozart's The magic flute by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
)
20 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 4,612 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Annotation
20 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 4,612 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Annotation
Verdi's La traviata by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
15 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 4,605 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
-- Engaging Commentary and Analysis about the composer, the opera and its characters.-- Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples-- A complete Libretto (newly translated) that incorporates Music Highlight Examples-- A Discography-- A Videography-- A Dictionary of Opera and Musical TermsEach Opera Classics Library edition is a comprehensive guide and complete analysis and evaluation of a specific opera; each is a unique "encyclopedia" that integrates important and pertinent information about each timeless classic. The objective of Opera Classics Library is to unlock opera's mysteries for the general audience, and enlighten and educate. Understanding and knowledge are the master keys to enhance enjoyment and appreciation of this great art form. Alexandre Dumas, in the final words of his novel, La Dame aux Camelias, dutifully summed up the sense of poignancy that became the basis of one of Verdi's most treasured operas: "Sleep in peace, Marguerite! Much will be forgiven you for you have greatly loved." La Traviata is an intimate portrait of a woman's agonizing defeat against the forces of destiny. Verdi's music score is a tone poem that musically captures the story's profound human passions and psychological depth
15 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 4,605 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
-- Engaging Commentary and Analysis about the composer, the opera and its characters.-- Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples-- A complete Libretto (newly translated) that incorporates Music Highlight Examples-- A Discography-- A Videography-- A Dictionary of Opera and Musical TermsEach Opera Classics Library edition is a comprehensive guide and complete analysis and evaluation of a specific opera; each is a unique "encyclopedia" that integrates important and pertinent information about each timeless classic. The objective of Opera Classics Library is to unlock opera's mysteries for the general audience, and enlighten and educate. Understanding and knowledge are the master keys to enhance enjoyment and appreciation of this great art form. Alexandre Dumas, in the final words of his novel, La Dame aux Camelias, dutifully summed up the sense of poignancy that became the basis of one of Verdi's most treasured operas: "Sleep in peace, Marguerite! Much will be forgiven you for you have greatly loved." La Traviata is an intimate portrait of a woman's agonizing defeat against the forces of destiny. Verdi's music score is a tone poem that musically captures the story's profound human passions and psychological depth
La Bohème by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
10 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in English and held by 4,524 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Love story set in the Latin Quarter in Paris amongst the Bohemian students, whose hectic gaiety only partially masks their despair and pain
10 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in English and held by 4,524 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Love story set in the Latin Quarter in Paris amongst the Bohemian students, whose hectic gaiety only partially masks their despair and pain
Verdi's Othello by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
16 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 4,442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
-- Engaging Commentary and Analysis about the composer, the opera and its characters.-- Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples-- A complete Libretto (newly translated) that incorporates Music Highlight Examples-- A Discography-- A Videography-- A Dictionary of Opera and Musical TermsEach Opera Classics Library edition is a comprehensive guide and complete analysis and evaluation of a specific opera; each is a unique "encyclopedia" that integrates important and pertinent information about each timeless classic. The objective of Opera Classics Library is to unlock opera's mysteries for the general audience, and enlighten and educate. Understanding and knowledge are the master keys to enhance enjoyment and appreciation of this great art form. After the tremendously successful premier of Otello, Verdi responded to his librettist Arrigo Boito's enthusiastic congratulations: "Congratulations to HIM -- to Shakespeare, the immortal bard." Verdi's Otello represents the ultimate flowering of the composer's musico-dramatic genius, a milestone in Italian opera whose portrait of a tragic human conflict becomes intensified by the emotive power of its music
16 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 4,442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
-- Engaging Commentary and Analysis about the composer, the opera and its characters.-- Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples-- A complete Libretto (newly translated) that incorporates Music Highlight Examples-- A Discography-- A Videography-- A Dictionary of Opera and Musical TermsEach Opera Classics Library edition is a comprehensive guide and complete analysis and evaluation of a specific opera; each is a unique "encyclopedia" that integrates important and pertinent information about each timeless classic. The objective of Opera Classics Library is to unlock opera's mysteries for the general audience, and enlighten and educate. Understanding and knowledge are the master keys to enhance enjoyment and appreciation of this great art form. After the tremendously successful premier of Otello, Verdi responded to his librettist Arrigo Boito's enthusiastic congratulations: "Congratulations to HIM -- to Shakespeare, the immortal bard." Verdi's Otello represents the ultimate flowering of the composer's musico-dramatic genius, a milestone in Italian opera whose portrait of a tragic human conflict becomes intensified by the emotive power of its music
... Mozart's Così fan tutte by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
)
9 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 4,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 4,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Madam Butterfly = Madama Butterfly by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
18 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 4,334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A newly translated Libretto featuring foreign language/English side-by-side, and music examples interspersed throughout the text
18 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 4,334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A newly translated Libretto featuring foreign language/English side-by-side, and music examples interspersed throughout the text
Mozart's Don Giovanni by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
)
16 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in English and held by 3,800 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive guide to Mozart's DON GIOVANNI, featuring insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis, a complete, newly translated Libretto with Italian/English side-by side, and over 30 music highlight examples
16 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in English and held by 3,800 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive guide to Mozart's DON GIOVANNI, featuring insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis, a complete, newly translated Libretto with Italian/English side-by side, and over 30 music highlight examples
Un ballo in maschera = A masked ball : a grand opera in three acts by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
7 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in English and held by 3,753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A copy of Verdi's 'Un ballo in maschera' with a complete English translation of the libretto in the hand of George Linley, whose version was used for the English stage production
7 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in English and held by 3,753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A copy of Verdi's 'Un ballo in maschera' with a complete English translation of the libretto in the hand of George Linley, whose version was used for the English stage production
Puccini's Turandot by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
16 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 3,447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Turandot, considered by many Puccini's magnum opus, is an incredible operatic masterpiece, a remarkable blend of heroic grandeur, exoticism, and powerful romantic and poignant sentimentalism
16 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 3,447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Turandot, considered by many Puccini's magnum opus, is an incredible operatic masterpiece, a remarkable blend of heroic grandeur, exoticism, and powerful romantic and poignant sentimentalism
Rossini's The barber of Seville by
Gioacchino Rossini(
)
17 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and held by 3,325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive guide to Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, featuring insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis, a complete, newly translated Libretto with Italian/English side-by side, and over 35 music highlight examples
17 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and held by 3,325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive guide to Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, featuring insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis, a complete, newly translated Libretto with Italian/English side-by side, and over 35 music highlight examples
Mozart's The marriage of Figaro by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
)
15 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 3,113 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Annotation A complete, newly translated LIBRETTO of Mozart's THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO featuring Music Highlight Examples and Italian/English translation side-by-side
15 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 3,113 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Annotation A complete, newly translated LIBRETTO of Mozart's THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO featuring Music Highlight Examples and Italian/English translation side-by-side
Verdi's Aïda by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
13 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 3,036 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive guide to Verdi's AIDA, featuring Principal Characters in the opera, Brief Story Synopsis, Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples, a complete, newly translated LIBRETTO with Italian/English translation side-by-side, selected Discography and Videography, Dictionary of Opera and Musical Terms, over 30 music examples, and an insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis by Burton D. Fisher, noted opera author and lecturer
13 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 3,036 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive guide to Verdi's AIDA, featuring Principal Characters in the opera, Brief Story Synopsis, Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples, a complete, newly translated LIBRETTO with Italian/English translation side-by-side, selected Discography and Videography, Dictionary of Opera and Musical Terms, over 30 music examples, and an insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis by Burton D. Fisher, noted opera author and lecturer
Verdi's Rigoletto by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
11 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in English and held by 2,995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in English and held by 2,995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard Strauss's Salome by
Richard Strauss(
)
4 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and held by 2,922 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and held by 2,922 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A history of opera : milestones and metamorphoses by
Burton D Fisher(
)
13 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 2,884 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book is a comprehensive history of modern opera, from the Camerata innovations to Minimalism and contemporary opera. What are the historic milestones? Who were the innovators? How did their innovation affect the future of opera? 18 Milestone operas are featured and analyzed, including story narrative of the operas and over 300 music examples. - Publisher
13 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 2,884 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book is a comprehensive history of modern opera, from the Camerata innovations to Minimalism and contemporary opera. What are the historic milestones? Who were the innovators? How did their innovation affect the future of opera? 18 Milestone operas are featured and analyzed, including story narrative of the operas and over 300 music examples. - Publisher
Mascagni's Cavalleria rusticana = Rustic chivalry. Leoncavallo's I pagliacci = The clowns by
Pietro Mascagni(
)
5 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and held by 2,878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and held by 2,878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Opera Journeys Publishing
- Puccini, Giacomo 1858-1924 Author
- Verdi, Giuseppe 1813-1901 Author
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus 1756-1791 Author
- Giacosa, Giuseppe 1847-1906 Librettist
- Illica, Luigi 1857-1919 Librettist
- Rossini, Gioacchino 1792-1868 Author
- Da Ponte, Lorenzo 1749-1838 Author Librettist
- Adami, Giuseppe 1878-1946 Librettist
- Piave, Francesco Maria 1810-1876 Librettist
Associated Subjects
Aïda (Verdi, Giuseppe) Ballet programs Ballets Ballo in maschera (Verdi, Giuseppe) Barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini, Gioacchino) Belasco, David, Bizet, Georges, Bohème (Puccini, Giacomo) Bright, Kate Carmen (Bizet, Georges) Cavalleria rusticana (Mascagni, Pietro) Così fan tutte (Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus) Don Giovanni (Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus) England--London Gustav--III,--King of Sweden, Italian language Italy Italy--Venice Librettos Long, John Luther, Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti, Gaetano) Madama Butterfly (Puccini, Giacomo) Manon Lescaut (Puccini, Giacomo) Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, Music Nozze di Figaro (Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus) Opera Opera programs Operas Operas--Analysis, appreciation Operas--Excerpts Operas--Instruction and study Operas--Librettos Operas--Scenarios Operas--Scores Operas--Vocal scores with piano Otello (Verdi, Giuseppe) Pagliacci (Leoncavallo, Ruggiero) Performances Price, Leontyne Puccini, Giacomo, Rigoletto (Verdi, Giuseppe) Salome (Strauss, Richard) South Australia Tosca (Puccini, Giacomo) Traviata (Verdi, Giuseppe) Turandot (Puccini, Giacomo) Verdi, Giuseppe, Verismo (Opera) Zauberflöte (Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus)
