Adventures In the Scream Trade: Scenes from an Operatic Life

by Charles Long

Overview

For over two decades Charles Long thrilled opera audiences, performing at some of America's and the world's most famous venues, and singing alongside some of its greatest stars. In his insightful, frank and humorous new memoir, Long recounts many of those experiences. In the process he sheds light into a world many of us respect, admire and love, but which few of us have ever encountered in such intimate detail.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015022988
Publisher:	Mountain Lake Press
Publication date:	07/26/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Charles Long has lived an eclectic life. A professional musician and Equity actor before age 20, he became a leading baritone at New York City Opera by age 30, a symphony conductor by age 40, and a published writer by age 45.

An Ayn Rand Libertarian, he has testified before various branches of government on civil liberties issues. He also has taught voice, piano and music history at the college level.

A lifelong boxing fan, he was a staff writer for the online magazine FightBeat and still contributes commentary and essays for Convicted Artist Magazine.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he divides his time between the pristine forests of Washington State and the expansive deserts of Arizona.