The Major has cosmopolitan style with its dual zippers (the outside zipper is decorative and non-functional) and elegant shape. Soft lining and a padded heel collar keep you comfortable on the go. The soft lined footbed is removable for people who prefer to use orthotics.

Romeo and Juliet is the most famous love story of all time. In Charles Gounod s operatic adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona Saimir Pirgu and Aida Garifullina mesmerize as the tragic lovers. (Euronews) Charles Gounod is one of the great representatives of French lyric drama and due to his famous aria Je veux vivre ravishing melodies; magical duets and the unique ballet scene in Act IV; Roméo et Juliette continues to gain much popularity. This production by Stephen Lawless once again demonstrates the abundance of ideas that Shakespeare s legendary tale is able to inspire; even in the 21st century. In addition to the lavish stage sets and the carefully chosen costumes and props; the production captivates the audience thanks to it s refined dramaturgical logic: Lawless successfully creates a dignified and logical background to the

In the imposing Arena di Verona soprano Sonya Yoncheva and tenor Vittorio Grigolo present with dramatic and passionate synergy an evening of the most beautiful operatic love arias and duets in opera history. Passion that burns consumes and sometimes kills is the central theme of this concert including arias from Roméo et Juliette by Charles Gounod as well as from Puccini´s Tosca La bohème Madama Butterfly and Verdi´s La traviata all conducted by Plácido Domingo. Sonya Yoncheva has the full and vibrant timbre of a true lyrical soprano while Vittorio Grigolo like Cavaradossi and Rodolfo plays the cards of ardor and passion with sweet and affectionate colors. An overall successful evening.

This release features five outstanding operas from Bregenz Festival s amazing lake stage: Aida Andrea Chenier Die Zauberflote Turandot and Carmen. The reviews of these individual performances were gleaming. Stage director Graham Vick and set designer Paul Brown conjure up an open-air spectacle of superlatives. (Die Zeit about Aida) A gigantic set with iconic qualities- a masterly achievement. (Die Welt about Andrea Chenier) David Pountney finds stunning answers to the everlasting questions surrounding The Magic Flute. (Der Togesspiegel about Die Zauberflote) A bit of Hollywood in Bregenz: Melodies for millions impressively staged grand opera. (ZDF heute journal about Turandot) ... Kasper Holten s production of Carmen on Es Devlin s extraordinary set was a knockout... (The Telegraph) Elisabeth Sobotka the artistic director of the Bregenz Festival sums it up by saying Art doesn t belong to a clique in society. Art is a jewel a rich resource that must be made accessible to a large audience. See and hear for yourself... and enjoy the richness of the artistic offerings on the incomparable lake stage.

First edition/printing. Book is in Near Fine condition and the jacket is in Very Good condition (one closed tear and V chip and overall wear). Richard Powers cover art!