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1. Who married Figaro? : a book of opera characters

   Kennedy, Joyce Bourne

   2nd ed. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.

   A unique and authoritative A-Z reference work that will answer all your questions on who's who in opera. Contains over 2,500 lively entries on operatic characters, with information on the creator of the role and notable performances. From Aeneas to Zaida, A Book of Opera Characters provides extensive coverage of all the characters in operas from around the world and gives synopses for over 200 operas and operettas. It includes feature articles written by well-known personalities from the world of opera, such as Placido Domingo and Dame Janet Baker, plus, new to this edition, articles contributed by Christine Brewer and Joyce DiDonato. Recommended opera-related web links are listed for relevant and up-to-date extra information. The appendix of contemporary opera of the last ten years provides detailed synopses followed by the cast list of people who sang at the world premiere. This book is an invaluable source of reference for professionals and amateurs alike, and a fascinating read for anyone curious about opera, for example, who did marry Figaro?

2. A dictionary of opera characters [electronic resource]

   Kennedy, Joyce Bourne

   2nd ed. - [Oxford] : Oxford University Press, 2008-

   A reference work containing over 2500 A-Z entries on operatic characters. Includes synopses for over 200 operas and operettas as well as feature articles written by well-known personalities from the world of opera, including Placido Domingo and Dame Janet Baker.

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3. Who's who in opera : a guide to opera characters

   Kennedy, Joyce Bourne

   Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1998.

   This guide to over 2500 operatic characters is intended both as a source of reference and an enjoyable read. Covering a wide range of works across the whole compass of opera and operetta, it contains plot synopses for over 250 operas as well as full information about each operatic role, including its creator and notable performers. Box features, illustrated with photographs, appear from well-known personalities in the world of opera, such as Janet Baker, Placido Domingo, Thomas Hampson and Jonathan Miller, each of whom writes about his or her favourite opera characters.

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