Review of "The Toughest Show on Earth: My Rise and Reign at the Metropolita" by Joseph Volpe

Rarely is a biography such a delight to read. Volpi takes us into the great opera house and we are treated to tales and stories that are filled with color and information that makes the reader feel like an insider. Volpi takes us through his fascinating life. He began as a carpenter at the opera house and rose to become it’s director. He gained these heights by sheer hard work. He is good at what he does a good at what he did to get noticed. We hear small stories abut the famous singers, the orchestra and the many behind the scenes workers. This bio is a great and pleasant read. I enjoyed every page and take great delight in recommending it to anyone who has ever wondered about the world of the opera.