Part 1 play by play descriptions of seventysix famous operas, covering plot, dialogue, and every important aria. Cross edited several popular editions of opera synopses, published in conjunction with the met. Details about milton cross complete stories of the great operas line drawings by ramos 1952. First introduced on december 7, 1940 as the opera question forum, the quiz was originally hosted by milton cross.
Milton cross has 25 books on goodreads with 379 ratings. Also excellent is wm bergers verdi with a vengeance. Milton cross complete stories of the great operas by milton. Milton cross 1961 cnbc business radio senior anchor ted david was an 18yearold page at abc in new york city in 1967 when he became acquainted with the networks staff announcers, some of whom were better known for their work in other venues. For books containing summaries of opera plots, see k. The metropolitan opera international radio network airs the live performances on saturday afternoons while the met is in season, typically beginning the. Milton cross complete stories of the great operas hc, 1947, doubleday, 627pp. He was for years the announcer on the metropolitan opera broadcasts. Milton cross complete stories of the great operas 1949. Milton cross complete stories of the great operas by milton cross, 1949, doubleday edition, in english. Cross edited several popular editions of opera synopses, published in conjunction with the met broadcasts.
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Wonder book and video has been in business since 1980 and online since 1997. He was most well known as the host of the metropolitan opera radio broadcasts from 1931 to 1974. Orders are usually shipped within 2 working days of receipt. Milton john cross april 16, 1897 january 3, 1975 was an american radio announcer famous for his work on the nbc and abc radio networks he was best known as the voice of the metropolitan opera, hosting its saturday afternoon radio broadcasts for 43 years, from the time of their inception on december 25, 1931 until his death in 1975. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Even now, with a shelf full of opera references, his complete stories of the great operas is the first book that i. He was an actor, known for fifty years before your eyes 1950, all star revue 1950 and gaslight follies 1945. Milton cross complete stories of the great operas line. Ann wendell, bookseller 100 greenbank avenue oroville, ca 95966 we have been selling gently used books online since 1996. The new milton cross more stories of the great operas book. His concise and insightful telling of the stories of the operas for the broadcasts were always clear and easy to follow. He was best known as the voice of the metropolitan opera, hosting its saturday afternoon radio broadcasts for 43 years, from the time of their inception in 1931 until his death in 1975. Also cross begins the synopsis of each opera with a list of the characters and what part each sings. It was mainly broadcast on radio, although the network abc did televise.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. He usually transitioned from providing color background to the actual opera by noting the house lights dimming and the great gold curtain going up. Milton cross, voice of the met, is dead the new york times. There are also sections about how to enjoy an opera which, personally, i didnt get much out of, but maybe im not sophisticated enough, musically, to use his guidelines, as well as some historical information about. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The new milton cross complete stories of the great operas by milton cross and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. In the opera house, did farrar sound like she does on her victor red seal recordings. Even now, with a shelf full of opera references, his complete stories of the great.
The new complete stories of the great operas by milton. While the performance pulls our emotions, the study of it pushes the joy. Lincoln center london lyric madama butterfly manon manon lescaut march mary merrill messrs metropolitan opera guild metropolitan opera house milan milton cross miss mmes mono mozart nabucco nagy opera company orchestra otello performance play premiere production puccini radio. They are transmitted live from the stage of the metropolitan opera in new york city. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Complete stories of the great operas by milton cross. Milton cross complete stories of the great operas by. He was best known as the voice of the metropolitan opera, hosting its saturday afternoon radio broadcasts for 43 years, from the time of their inception on december 25, 1931 until his death in 1975. The men known to the huge radio opera listening audience has taken 72 operas german, french, italian, russian, english, covered plot, dialogue, details of production, and arranged the material so as to be easily used as a reference tool. Milton cross 18971975 was a radio announcer and commentator, best known for his tenure hosting the metropolitan opera radio broadcasts, from 1931 until his death in 1975. His connection with the metropolitan opera began in 1973 when he served as the backup for milton cross who had been announcing the mets saturday. The first music reference books that i owned were by milton cross. The series depict the character of john milton as the man the government sends to do their dirty works when all other option fails a cleaner.
Cross provides a synopsis of the most popular operas, including musical. Even now, with a shelf full of opera references, his complete stories of the great operas is the first book that i consult when i am looking for a well written, easily read, act by act synopsis of an opera. It was the first telecast of a metropolitan opera event, if i recall correctly. The new milton cross complete stories of the great operas by milton cross and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Milton cross spent years introducing the performances as broadcast on radio, and knows the many stories within the stories. Milton cross complete stories of the great operas by cross. Milton cross born april 16, 1897 died january 3, 1975 was an american radio announcer presenter. Also, a well loved hard cover edition of complete stories of the great operas by. Stories of the great operas by milton cross world of books. In the just over 43 years that milton cross served as announcer for the metropolitan opera broadcasts, he only missed a broadcast twice, this right after his beloved wife lillians death in march of 1973. Milton cross complete stories great operas 0385043244 norpete. Milton cross s most popular book is the new complete stories of the great operas. New encyclopedia great composers milton cross 2 vols. Cross, and he would say, call me milton, former abc staff announcer and longtime voiceover artist joel crager said in an aug.
Cross, he said of the voice of the weekly texaco metropolitan opera radio broadcasts. The series consists a total of seven books all published between the year 20 to the year 2015. Buy stories of the great operas by milton cross, in good condition. Encyclopedia of the great composers and their music. Milton cross was born on april 16, 1897 in new york city, new york, usa as milton john cross. The poetic works of john milton 1760 printed in birmingham by john baskerville. Karl kohrs crosss standard reference work on opera, updated and enlarged to include twentyfive additional works, provides scenebyscene, ariabyaria descriptions of significant operas. The new complete stories of the great operas by milton cross. With a wealth of colorful detail, he describes how operas were performed and received in small towns and in big cities, and he brings to life littleknown people involved with opera as well as famous ones such as oscar hammerstein, jenny lind, gustav mahler, enrico caruso, milton cross, maria callas, and leonard bernstein. Encyclopedia of the great composers and their music milton. Karl kohrs cross s standard reference work on opera, updated and enlarged to include twentyfive additional works, provides scenebyscene, ariabyaria descriptions of significant operas.
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