{"product_id":"puccini-without-excuses-paperback-by-william-berger","title":"Puccini Without Excuses Paperback by William Berger","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n                \n                    \n                        \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        \u003cul\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003eVintage\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(2005-11-08)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e480\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003epages\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e9781400077786\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e358.34\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003egrams\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e20.22 x 13.26 x 2.64\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003ecm\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                        \u003cbr\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 Bohéme,\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\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCLUDES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Why Puccini’s art and its message of hope is crucial to our world today\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• How Anglo  audiences often miss the mythic significance of his operas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e• A scene-by scene  analysis of each opera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A guide to the wealth of available recordings, books, and  videos\u003c\/p\u003e\n                        \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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. 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