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Delhi, NY : Birch Book Press, c1995.
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BEHIND THE GOLD CURTAIN: 50 YEARS IN THE METROPOLITAN OPERA ORCHESTRA, a reminiscence by David Berkowitz in collaboration with Dolores Soyer. A violist in the Met's legendary orchestra for half a century, Berkowitz relives the trials and triumphs of the orchestra, from labor troubles to world-wide acclaim. A fascinating view of what makes Grand Opera tick.
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A lightweight but charming history of the early years of the Met. This has been superseded by better histories in the years since, but there's an appeal here due to Peltz's pedigree, as the first chief editor of 'Opera News' at the time of publication, and subsequently the founder and director of
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the Met's archives for the last 25 years of her life. Plenty of useful insights found within. Show Less