Opera Production II was first published in 1974. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. For the world of opera this is an indispensable basic reference work which provides essential information about more than 350 operas. Producers, singers, directors, students, orchestras, and audiences will find useful, concise information in this handbook, a sequel to the author's earlier book Opera Production I: A Handbook, which contains similar information about more than 500 other operas. While the first volume concentrates on more familiar operas, this book is devoted principally to lesser known works, both old and new, including many as yet unperformed contemporary operas. The details given about each opera are those needed to assess the production requirements for a given work: the number and importance of settings; size of orchestra, chorus, and ballet; number of singers, their relative importance and individual requirements; vocal and acting demands of performers, including vocal ranges in most cases; plot synopsis; and brief historical material to anchor the reader in the necessary knowledge of the period and source of the libretto. The information is compressed into capsule form so that anyone using the book can tell at a glance the suitability of a work to the particular facilities, talents, or tastes of an opera company or its public. In addition to the reference material, there is a chapter "Production Problems in Handel's Opera" by Randolph Mickelson, a helpful feature since nine of Handel's operas are included and they are apt to pose special production problems.

"Rembrandt van Rijn" by Malcolm Bell. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Rembrandt van Rijn, the greatest master of the Dutch Golden Age, created a prolific and innovative body of paintings and etchings, having an immense influence on the course of Western art and inspiring new genres in painting. The Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing digital readers to explore the works of the world’s greatest artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Rembrandt’s complete paintings in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * The complete paintings and etchings of Rembrandt van Rijn — fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order * Includes reproductions of rare works * Features a special ‘Highlights’ section of plates, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information * Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Rembrandt’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books * Hundreds of images in stunning colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings and etchings * Easily locate the works you want to view * Features two bonus biographies, including Bell’s seminal study on the artist - immerse yourself in Rembrandt's turbulent life * Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art books CONTENTS: The Highlights ANNA ACCUSED BY TOBIT OF STEALING THE KID SELF-PORTRAIT, 1630-31 THE ANATOMY LESSON OF DOCTOR TULP PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST JACQUES DE GHEYN FLORA DESCENT FROM THE CROSS BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST THE PRODIGAL SON IN THE TAVERN SELF-PORTRAIT, 1640 PORTRAIT OF AGATHA BAS THE NIGHT WATCH THE HOLY FAMILY WITH ANGELS SUSANNA SURPRISED BY THE ELDERS PORTRAIT OF HENDRICKJE STOFFELS A WOMAN BATHING SLAUGHTERED OX THE STAALMEESTERS SELF-PORTRAIT WITH PALETTE AND BRUSHES, 1665 THE JEWISH BRIDE The Paintings CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS The Etchings CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF ETCHINGS ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ETCHINGS The Biographies REMBRANDT by Mortimer Menpes REMBRANDT VAN RIJN by Malcolm Bell Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles