I think this is a marvelous introduction to opera. I heartily recommend it!--Marilyn Horne An accessible introduction to an often-intimidating art form: opera. Visually inviting....Added features include a double-page spread that offers an excellent visual explanation of vocal ranges.--Booklist Filled with detailed explanations and entertaining trivia, this clearly written, lively book introduces readers to the world of opera from curtain opening to curtain call....An excellent resource for reports, this unusual book has an exceptional range of topics for younger students and is an essential purchase for upper elementary and middle school music programs.--School Library Journal [starred review] Will show you that far from being inaccessible, opera is easy to enjoy and is full of life and color....Very interesting, and the information is well selected....A great introduction to opera. For those who want a refresher, this book is also perfect.--New York Home Educators Newsletter An engaging introduction to opera for young people....[Siberell's] writing is lively and quick and conveys much of the excitement of opera in ways young people can understand.--Kirkus Reviews Delightful....A literate, upbeat introduction. -- The Opera Journal An accessible introduction to an often-intimidating art form: opera. Visually inviting....Added features include a double-page spread that offers an excellent visual explanation of vocal ranges.--Booklist Filled with detailed explanations and entertaining trivia, this clearly written, lively book introduces readers to the world of opera from curtain opening to curtain call....An excellent resource for reports, this unusual book has an exceptional range of topics for younger students and is an essential purchase for upper elementary and middle school music programs.--School Library Journal Looking for something to get the kids interested in opera? Check out Bravo! Brava! A Night at the Opera. The backstage look at opera includes a charming introduction by mezzo Frederica von Stade....Your own kids may not go on to sing Octavian themselves, of course, but they could very well learn to like seeing and listening to opera.--San Francisco Chronicle Anne Siberell encourages us not to be afraid but rather to embrace opera and all its grandeur....Siberell reminds us that words are just one part of opera's musical spectacle. The entire production--from the opening curtain to the final bravos--can transform even the most mild music lover into an opera fanatic.--Stagebill Family Will show you that far from being inaccessible, opera is easy to enjoy and is full of life and color....Very interesting, and the information is well selected....A great introduction to opera. For those who want a refresher, this book is also perfect.--New York Home Educators Newsletter Children get a fun, surprisingly comprehensive introduction to opera in Bravo! Brava! A Night at the Opera.--Salt Lake Tribune An engaging introduction to opera for young people....[Siberell's] writing is lively and quick and conveys much of the excitement of opera in ways young people can understand.--Kirkus Reviews The historical outline of how and where opera began is succinct and accessible, with occasional anecdotes in the margins about specific singers and composers....Full of entertaining stories....The [plot synopses] are well-chosen for a first-time audience, and the summaries are easy to read. --Opera News Anne Siberell makes this beautiful art form accessible to young children in her richly illustrated book.--American Music Teacher The storybook format lays out each element of an opera production with excellent graphics and engaging text.--Wilmington News Journal I think this is a marvelous introduction to opera. I heartily recommend it!--Marilyn Horne
