{"product_id":"puccini-without-excuses-a-refreshing-reassessment-of-the-worlds-most-popular-composer-paperback","title":"Puccini Without Excuses: A Refreshing Reassessment of the World's Most Popular Composer - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Berger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePuccini is the most beloved composer of opera in the world: one quarter of all opera performances in the U.S. are of his operas, his music pervades movie soundtracks, and his plots have infiltrated our popular culture. But, although Puccini's art still captivates audiences and the popularity of such works as \u003ci\u003eTosca, La Boh me, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMadama Butterfly\u003c\/i\u003e has never waned, he has long been a victim of critical snobbery and cultural marginalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this witty and informative guide for beginners and fans alike, William Berger sets the record straight, reclaiming Puccini as a serious artist. Combining his trademark irreverent humor with passionate enthusiasm, Berger strikes just the right balance of introductory information and thought-provoking analysis. He includes a biography, discussions of each opera, a glossary, fun facts and anecdotes, and above all keen insight into Puccini's enduring power. For anyone who loves Puccini and for anyone who just wonders what all the fuss is about, \u003ci\u003ePuccini Without Excuses\u003c\/i\u003e is funny, challenging, and always a pleasure to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eINCLUDES: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why Puccini's art and its message of hope is crucial to our world today\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How Anglo audiences often miss the mythic significance of his operas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The use of his music as shorthand in films, from \u003ci\u003eA Room with a View \u003c\/i\u003eto \u003ci\u003eFatal Attraction\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A scene-by scene analysis of each opera\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A guide to the wealth of available recordings, books, and videos\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam Berger was born in California and studied Romance languages and music at the University of California at Santa Cruz. He worked for five years at the San Francisco Opera Company, where he acquired for the company's recorded music collection. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eWagner Without Fear: Learning to Love--and Even Enjoy--Opera's Most Demanding Genius \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eVerdi With a Vengeance: An Energetic Guide to the Life and Complete Works of the King of Opera. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is a frequent lecturer and radio commentator and has recently been a regular host for New York Public Radio's \u003ci\u003eOvernight Music. \u003c\/i\u003eHe has written libretti, performance pieces, and articles on a wide variety of topics including architecture, religion, and, of course, music. He is a music host for WNYC radio and lives in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.08 x 7.94 x 5.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 08, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987510034733,"sku":"9781400077786","price":22.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/1CswFGj6p59781400077786.webp?v=1776179192","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/puccini-without-excuses-a-refreshing-reassessment-of-the-worlds-most-popular-composer-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}