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Collection of the journalist's articles previously published in varous periodicals.
Whether he's reporting on the infiltration of the murderous Aryan Brotherhood into the U.S. prison system, tracking down a con artist in Europe, or riding with a scientist hunting the elusive giant squid, David Grann revels in telling stories that explore the nature of obsession. Each of the stories in this collection reveals a hidden and often dangerous world, pivoting...
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The latest collection of this best-selling series features memorable tales, bits, and commentary from NPR favorites, regulars, and guests. Comedy legend Carol Burnett demonstrates her trademark Tarzan yell, and revisits some hilarious moments from her landmark television show. Storyteller Kevin Kling recounts a near-death experience with his trademark humor--and an enhanced zest for life. The members of the "Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, " three stand-up...
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With the possible exception of Mozart, Verdi is the most popular opera composer who ever lived. Quite early in his career his tunes were being cranked out by barrel organs throughout Europe and were well known to many who may never even have heard his name. But the complex man behind them remains elusive and puzzling. In this portrait-in-sound, Jeremy Siepmann and a group of distinguished actors take an in-depth look behind the popular image of a...
9) Carmen
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Contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor. The two accompanying CDs contain the complete opera sung in Italian.
12) Aida
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Contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor. The two accompanying CDs contain the complete opera sung in Italian.
13) Don Giovanni
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Perhaps the greatest opera ever written, Don Giovanni is presented here in the C. F. Peters edition, that contains everything from the original version, along with later arias, recitatives, and duets added for the Vienna performance. Text in both Italian and German.
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Mozart's beloved comic romp, reprinted from a late (C. F. Peters, 1941) but beautifully engraved and highly regarded edition, which preserves Mozart's autograph manuscript and early translations of the libretto and includes passages that are often cut in other editions.
15) Madama Butterfly
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Contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor. The two accompanying CDs contain the complete opera sung in Italian.
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Clash of the Titans is a 2010 fantasy film which is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name. Directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Sam Worthington, Ralph Fiennes, and Liam Neeson. Iranian composer Ramin Djawadi is renown for his orchestral film music, and is widely credited for his work as Assistant Composer to film music legend Hans Zimmer. Additional music is provided for 'Clash of the Titans' by Neil Davidge of Massive Attack, including a...