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Madama Butterfly 1904-2004.(Book Review)

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| December 01, 2004 | Driscoll, F. Paul | COPYRIGHT 2004 Metropolitan Opera Guild, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Edited by Ilaria Narici; English and Italian texts

Ricordi/BMG Publicatioras, 172pp. $50

Looking for a last-minute gift for the Puccini fiend in your life? Ricordi's handsome book celebrates the Butterfly centennial with a wealth of illustrations, essays by Julian ...

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