The Tenor
"Each page of Tenor is as rich as a box of Italian chocolates. By page 8, I already found seven lines I wanted to steal. Dive in and trust author Peter Danish to sweep you up and lead you through a remarkable adventure! I couldn't put it down."                - Tom Dudzick, playwright, Over the Tavern "Mr. Danish's clever use of the history of one of the greatest voices ever to sing, Maria Callas, and a little known part of that history, her early life during turbulent times in the world, gives this a truly romantic and involving idea.... I loved it and any opera lover would too. Easy, readable and knowledgeable about life, music and all the stuff that happens in between!"                - Aprile Millo, Opera Legend "Mr. Danish's exceeding knowledge of and passion for the medium of opera suffuses every line of this cinderella narrative, one that provides a thrill ride for both the novice and the seasoned opera fan. The Tenor is impossible to put down."                - Samuel Juliano, Wonders in the Dark "As an operatic diva that has sung over 100 performances with the Metropolitan Opera, I can say without hesitation, that "The Tenor" is a riveting and accurate tale of life imitating art! Peter Danish's story telling ability is lyrical and powerful as he explores the life of an opera singer through passion, longing, romance and war! The accuracy of his descriptions about a singer's journey, his musical and operatic references and his colorful characters, including the incomparable Maria Callas, make this a must read!"                - Victoria Livengood, Metropolitan Opera "Whether Peter Danish is writing about music, history or travel in his vastly entertaining novel, "The Tenor," his words fly off the page. The whirlwind of images invites the reader into a world that will be familiar to some, foreign to others--but captivating to all. Read it!"                - Richard Sasanow, Editor-in-Chief BWW Opera "Facts and fiction playfully intertwine in this opera lover's delight!"                - Alberto Ferreras, award-winning author, "B as in Beautiful" "The Tenor was a not what I was expecting.  Yes, it's about opera.  Yes, it's an homage to art and artists. Yes, it's about dreaming fulfilling one's destiny. But-it's about all those things without being fussy or precious. It's decidedly unfussy--because it's about people who work really hard....Peter Danish creates characters you root for. He has woven a tale that keeps you wanting to find out what happens next! I think they call those page-turners!"                - John Cariani, Tony Award Nominee, playwright, "Almost Maine" "With his far-reaching opera expertise and keen insight into the Italian soul, Peter Danish draws us into his captivating story of the joys and heartaches of the performer's life. The result is a satisfying read for book lovers and opera lovers alike. Bravo, Il Tenore!"                - Erica Miner, Award-winning Author, "Murder in the Pit"