The Pocket Guide to Opera
Download or Read eBook The Pocket Guide to Opera PDF written by Anna Selby and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Anna Selby |
| Publisher | : Pen and Sword |
| Total Pages | : 158 |
| Release | : 2011-06-13 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781844685349 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1844685349 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Pocket Guide to Opera by : Anna Selby
Book excerpt: 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.
