Opera: Composers and Works - Couverture rigide

Batta, András

 
9783833150920: Opera: Composers and Works

Synopsis

Opera portrays pieces in their historical context and highlights key events in the history of music, as well as important performances and interpretations. The most important details including everything from the characters, sequences of scenes, and premieres through to examples of the sheet music for important themes and popular songs can be researched. Arranged alphabetically by composer, this volume is a clearly organised reference work for fans of both classical and modern opera, from Verdi to Handel, and from Mozart and Britten to Puccini. The appendix includes an index of names, subjects, and musical notation as well as a chronological overview of the premieres, making researching facts from the world of musical theatre child's play.

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À propos de l?auteur

Andras Batta studied musicology and violoncello at the Franz Liszt Music Academy in Budapest, where he has also been teaching Music History since 1979. He also arranged numerous music broadcasts on Hungarian radio, in Budapest, and on ORF, Vienna.

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