Editore: Da Capo Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: The Media Foundation, BEAVERTON, OR, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: New. Book is in great condition. Pages are crisp and clean, binding tight. Pages slightly discolored from aging. Cover shows light shelfwear (price reflects). 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Orders received before 3PM PT typically ship same day. All profits support the non-profit community.
Editore: Da Capo Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: Best and Fastest Books, Wantage, NJ, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Solid and unarked, mild reading wear. Fast Shipping - Safe and Secure Bubble Mailer!.
Editore: Da Capo Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9.
Editore: Da Capo Press, New York, 1975
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: ! Turtle Creek Books !, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Sheet Music. Condizione: Very Good. From the back cover : "Castration of young boys in order to preserve their alto and soprano voices was one of the more curious aberrations of the 18th and early 19th centuries. Italian surgeons risked the penalty of death for performing the operation and the subjects themselves, excommunication from the Catholic Church (ironically, they were in constant demand to fill Roman church choirs). Nevertheless, the practice continued and scores of these inging eunuchs achieved extraordinary fame and popularity as Italian opera spread over Europe. Although criticized for their vanity and arrogance, the castrati were eagerly courted by European nobility because their bravura technique and amazing lung power ensured the success of operas by, among others, Gluck, Handel, Mozart, and Rossini - the latter himself was saved from the sugeon's knife by the last-minute intercession of his mother. Angus Heriot has written the only study in English on this bizarre period in the history of opera. He traces the rise and fall of these incredible performers from St. Paul's edict forbidding women to sing in church, to the confused political climate of the early 19th century which brought about their downfall. Especially interesting are the lives of the renowned Senesino, Favinetti, and Pacchierotti, and Mr. Heriot has spiced his account with humorous anecdotes of patrons, performers, teachers, and opera-goers." Minor edgewear otherwise a fine clean bright copy.
Editore: Calderbooks, 1960
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: Brentwood Books, Kinnelon, NJ, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Used, very good. Almost like new. This is the 1960 paperback edition by Calderbooks of the original 1956 edition by Martin Secker & Warburg, 243 pp, sewn binding for long life. Slightest (barely visible) wear otherwise like new. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.
Editore: Da Capo, New York, 1975
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: The Green Arcade, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. In very good to near fine condition; light, streaked discoloration to spine; moderate soiling top edge of book; turning up of outside edge front cover; otherwise, clean and bright, binding tight. 243 pages. 8 7/16 x 5.5 in.
Editore: Da Capo Press, New York, 1975
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: Hackenberg Booksellers ABAA, El Cerrito, CA, U.S.A.
243p., b/w illus., stiff wrappers.
Editore: Da Capo Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Buy for Great customer experience.
Editore: Da Capo Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condizione: new.
Editore: Da Capo Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. New.
Editore: Da Capo Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: very good. Very Good Copy. Fast Shipment.
Editore: Da Capo Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Editore: Da Capo Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: very good. Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Editore: Da Capo Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service.
Editore: Da Capo Press, Inc, New York, 1975
ISBN 10: 0306800039 ISBN 13: 9780306800030
Da: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. First paperback. First Paperback Edition. Very good, owners name on half title page, creases and light stains on spine, a few light creases in bottom of covers.