Burton D. Fisher

Burton D. Fisher is a former opera conductor who studied at the Mannes and Juilliard schools. He is presently author-publisher of over 150 books about opera- particular operas and opera in general. Among his many books and titles are the Opera Classics Library Series, Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series, Opera Journeys Libretto Series, the popular college textbook, A History of Opera: Milestones and Metamorphoses, and the Opera Classics Library Puccini Companion: the Glorious Dozen; Verdi Companion: 27 - opera Study Guide. He is principal lecturer for the Opera Journeys Lecture Series at Florida International University, an accredited undergraduate course of the FIU School of Music; a lecturer for opera and music "theme" cruises; a commissioned author of Season Opera Guides and Program Notes for regional opera companies; a translator of opera librettos for Sony-BMG new CD/DVD releases; and a frequent opera commentator on National Public Radio.