The Pocket Guide to Opera
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Music Styles, Classical & Opera, Opera, Performing Arts
| Author: | Anna Selby | ISBN: | 9781844685349 |
| Publisher: | Pen and Sword | Publication: | June 13, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Pen and Sword | Language: | English |
| Author: | Anna Selby |
| ISBN: | 9781844685349 |
| Publisher: | Pen and Sword |
| Publication: | June 13, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Pen and Sword |
| Language: | English |
Everything you need to know about opera in one handy guide. Part of our best-selling Pocket Guide series, The Pocket Guide to Opera contains A-Z synopses of operas and biographies of the characters, lyricists and composers. The book features the history of opera, setting it in the context of its day and discussing the influence of world events and influences such as the Freemasons and the composers’ patrons. With factboxes highlighting surprising, little known and often quirky operatic facts, this fascinating book is a must-buy guide for everyone who loves opera.
Everything you need to know about opera in one handy guide. Part of our best-selling Pocket Guide series, The Pocket Guide to Opera contains A-Z synopses of operas and biographies of the characters, lyricists and composers. The book features the history of opera, setting it in the context of its day and discussing the influence of world events and influences such as the Freemasons and the composers’ patrons. With factboxes highlighting surprising, little known and often quirky operatic facts, this fascinating book is a must-buy guide for everyone who loves opera.
