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Following the universal success of his dance music Johann Strauss turned his attention to operetta. Die Fledermaus was one of his finest efforts in which he created a sparkling masterpiece that premiered to instant acclaim on the Vienna stage in 1874. This volume reproduced from an authoritative German edition contains the complete vocal score with German singing text and stage directions. All spoken dialogue is also included in both the original German and a new English translation by Stanley Appelbaum.

Description P.M. Marafioti: Caruso's Method Of Voice Production: The Scientific Culture Of The Voice Explains clearly and scientifically how Caruso achieved his phenomenal voice production.

One of Mozart's greatest operas, this work achieved immediate success upon its first performance in 1791 and has continued to enchant listeners ever since. A complex allegory glorifying Freemasonry and its emphasis on brotherhood, charity, and benevolence, the opera was particularly admired by Beethoven, who praised it for containing everything from North German Choral-Vorspiel to Volkslied.