Barry Hewlett-Davies

This entertaining collection of behind-the-scenes stories of opera productions includes contributions from many famous singers like Sir Geraint Evans, conductors like Sir Thomas Beecham, and popular entertainers Joyce Grenfell, Victor Borge, and writer John Mortimer, among many others. Barry Hewlett-Davies edited and compiled the anecdotes into book form to benefit the English National Opera and the Sadler's Wells Benevolent Fund. Cartoon illustrations by "Lucy" add to the humourous moments. A light-hearted read for opera fans.… (lisätietoja)