Author: CHRISTIE, GEORGE; HALL, SIR PETER; LEPPARD, RAYMOND; STRONG, SIR ROY; BERLIN, ISAIAH; HAITINK, BERNARD AND OTHERS
Title: Glyndebourne - a Celebration
Description: London, Jonathan Cape. 1984, First Edition. (ISBN: 0224019058). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A Fine unmarked copy with VG dustjacket which is not price clipped. xii + 172 pages. 20 illustrations. 28 plates. This richly entertaining book celebrates the 50th anniversary, in 1984, of the founding of Glyndebourne Festival Opera. It is a splendid mixture of historical survey, personal anecdote, criticism and comedy. Above all, emanating from every piece is a genuine affection for Glyndebourne and its founder John Christie, admiration for its style and musical standards, gratitude for opportunities given to artists, conductors, designers and audiences, for musical experiences and pleasure, and sheer delight - a recurring refrain of the book - in the atmosphere of the place. EMI Records advertisement for Glyndebourne Festival Opera 1934-1959 - memories of the first 25 years, HMV Record - is loosely inserted. 14. Fine/Very Good.

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