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Arias, Cabalettas, And Foreign Affairs: A Public Diplomat'S Quasimusical Memoir (Memoirs And Occasional Papers Series / Associa
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A Lifelong Lover Of Opera And Classical Music, The Author Served 35 Years In The Us Foreign Service. These Memoirs Recall His Devoted Engagement With Music, Especially Opera, In The Context Of That Career. This Book Recalls The Author'S Devoted Engagement With Music, Especially Opera, In The Context Of His 35Year Long Career In The Us Foreign Service. In These Memoirs Hans Tom Tuch Shares Fascinating Stories From His Cold War Service In Moscow, Sofia, And Berlin, Including Vice President Nixon'S Visit To The Soviet Union In 1959 (And His Famous Kitchen Debate With Nikita Khrushchev), The U2 Disaster, And Other Crises In Ussoviet Relations. He Also Writes About His Friendship With Georg Solti In The 1950S, His Attendance At The 1949 And 1950 Salzburg Festivals, The 1951 Maggio Musicale In Florence, The 1953 Pablo Casales Music Festival, And The 1954 Bayreuth Festival. The Many Opera Productions And Concert Performances He Enjoyed In 1950S Europe Featured Eminent Conductors And Outstanding Vocal Artists, Among Them Wilhelm Frtwaengler, Bruno Walter, Karl Bhm, George Szell, Sir John Barbirolli, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Maria Callas, Kirsten Flagstadt, Kathleen Ferrier, Irmgard Seefried, And Dietrich Fischerdieskau. In 1952, He Was The State Department Escort On The Boston Symphony'S First Postwar European Trip. He Later Escorted The New York Philharmonic On Its 1959 Tour Of The Soviet Union And The New York City Ballet On Its 1962 Soviet Tour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Arias, Cabalettas, and Foreign Affairs'? A: The book explores the author's lifelong passion for opera and classical music, intertwined with his experiences in the US Foreign Service over 35 years.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author is Hans N. Tuch, who served in the US Foreign Service and shares his unique experiences and love for music.
- Q: What kind of stories can I expect in this memoir? A: Readers can expect fascinating stories from the author's Cold War service, including significant events like Vice President Nixon's visit to the Soviet Union and various music festivals he attended.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 228 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'Arias, Cabalettas, and Foreign Affairs' published? A: The book was published on September 8, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there an illustrated edition of this book? A: Yes, this book is noted as being an illustrated edition.
- Q: What can readers learn about the author's musical influences? A: Readers can learn about the author's interactions with renowned musicians and conductors throughout his career, including experiences at major music festivals.
- Q: Is this book suitable for people interested in music history? A: Yes, this memoir provides insights into music history, especially regarding opera and classical music during the Cold War era.