In this book you will find: The complete opera on two CDs featuring Renata Scotto, Pl??cido Domingo, Renato Brunson, and James Levine conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra. The full libretto in its original language and in the English translation annotated with running commentary on the accompanying music. An exciting history of the opera and the composer, a synopsis of the story of the opera broken down by act and scene, and biographical information on the performers. Dozens of photographs and drawings depicting performances, singers, stage sets, and more. Listen. Enjoy. Learn!