101 Opera Librettos: Complete Original Language Texts with English Translations of the World's Best-Loved Operas

by Black Dog Publishing (Editor)

The most comprehensive one-volume collection of unabridged opera lyrics ever published. It features virtually all of the operas that are being performed in the foremost opera houses and concert halls today. The text is presented in its original language as well as in an English translation. To enrich the experience, a short synopsis precedes each libretto. 101 Opera Librettos is indispensable for opera lovers and everyone curious about the literary richness of the worlds most beloved vocal musical performances.

Genres: Reference, Music

1474 pages, Hardcover

First published January 10, 1996

Reviews

[Stas]

Hilarious: it's supposed to have original language texts. Tchaikovsky's Oneghin is given in English and ITALIAN. According to Wikipedia, "the United States premiere was given on 24 March 1920 at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. The opera was sung in Italian."