The Rough Guide to Opera (4th edition)
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- Synopsis
- Whether you are a complete newcomer or a seasoned opera buff, The Rough Guide To Opera is the perfect companion to one of the most exciting of all art forms. Covering the full range of opera, from Monteverdi to Thomas Ades, the guide provides lively biographical information of some 150 composers plus detailed discussion of over 30 operas. As well as a synopsis and a short essay for each opera, the guide includes reviews of the finest available CDs - both the latest releases and the best historical recordings - and DVD recommendations for the top 60 operas in the repertoire. In addition there's a who's who of opera's finest singers and conductors, a glossary of the most useful technical terms and scores of superb illustrations.
- Copyright:
- 2007
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 747 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781843535386
- Publisher:
- Rough Guides, Limited
- Date of Addition:
- 11/12/09
- Copyrighted By:
- Rough Guides
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Entertainment, Nonfiction, Reference, Music
- Submitted By:
- 170
- Proofread By:
- 170
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.