Site of the Day for Thursday, October 18, 2001
Opera Hater's Guide to Opera
"It is easy to forget that opera is an acquired taste - somewhat like
enjoying spinach. Opera is an art form that is so complex that it takes
awhile to really understand and appreciate it. One must be eased into
opera, not thrust into it without any preparation." - from the website
If you have always intended to have a bash at opera but just never got
around to it here's a website where you can put up your feet and have an
enjoyable read about dipping your toes in this musical pond. Gerald
Lively's e-book on opera is a delightful introduction to what may be a
challenging topic for some. Neither a purist nor a tyrant, Lively's gentle
blandishments will have you humming bits of opera you didn't think you knew
before the end of the Introduction.
With a helpful audio guide and a list of composers and their best known
works, this website is just what you didn't realize you had been looking
for.
Glide your way to the Opera Hater's Guide for a gentle approach to a
compelling subject.
http://www.wrkf.org/opera_hater_1.htm
A.M. Holm
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