The Standard Operas (Classic Reprint): Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers; A Handbook - Couverture souple
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Discover the world of opera through its most enduring works and their creators. This handbook surveys the major operas, their music, and the composers behind them, offering clear context for readers new to the repertoire and helpful insights for seasoned enthusiasts alike.
From overviews of a wide range of titles to what makes each piece stand out, the book blends actor-friendly plot outlines with notes on musical style and historical background. It presents a practical map of the standard operas, helping readers recognize why these works have endured and how they arrived at the concert and stage halls we experience today.
- Concise portraits of composers and the eras that shaped their work
- Plain-language plot sketches and discussions of notable music and arias
- Context for why certain operas became staples in theatres around the world
- Guidance that supports listening, study, or casual browsing of the repertoire
Ideal for readers and listeners who want a solid introduction to the standard operas and a handy reference as they explore the music they love.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book features an aggregate of 150-200-word summaries of the standard operas, from the beginning of the 19th century to the present day. It covers major works by composers including Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, Bizet, Gounod, Wagner, and others. The author has compiled historical information about each opera, including dates, venues of their premieres, original casts, and the composers' biographies. The collection provides easily accessible synopses of each opera's plot, musical numbers, and an overview of the reception it had during its time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527735521_0
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The Standard Operas : Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers; A Handbook (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, 2017
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