Alan Riding

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Opera: The Definitive Illustrated StoryHardcover, 16 August 2022

Opera: The Definitive Illustrated Story
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Print Length
360 pages
Language
English
Publisher
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Date Published
16 Aug 2022
ISBN-10
0744056314
ISBN-13
9780744056310

Description

Experience the passion and drama of the world's greatest operas with this sumptuously illustrated visual guide.

Immerse yourself in more than 400 years of the world's most celebrated operas and discover the fascinating stories behind them. Explore the lives of singers such as Maria Callas, Luciano Pavarotti, and Jonas Kaufmann. Meet composers like Mozart, Wagner, and Britten, and the librettists with whom they collaborated to create the magical blend of words and music that make up opera.

From its origins in the 17th-century courts of Italy to live screenings in public spaces today, Opera: The Definitive Illustrated Story follows the history of opera from Monteverdi's L'Orfeo in 1607, to Cosi fan Tutte, La Bohème, and modern operas such as Brokeback Mountain. It explains musical terminology, traces historical developments, and sets everything in a cultural context.
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This awe-inspiring opera book further features:**

-Includes all of the most important operas from the Renaissance to the 21st century
-Profiles the key composers, librettists, performers, and companies, with details of their lives, works, and influence
-Arranged in chronological order to show the evolution of the genre
-Clear, informative explanation of musical terminology and different types of opera

This book revels in the sets and costumes that make up the grand spectacle of opera. It also explores the great opera houses of the world, such as La Scala, Milan, the Met in New York, and the Sydney Opera House. Opera: The Definitive Illustrated Story is the essential book for anyone who wants to understand and enjoy the constantly evolving world of this beloved art form.

Did you know that there are more than 25,000 opera performances per year worldwide? Opera: The Definitive Illustrated Story can be regarded as the most lavishly illustrated history of opera currently available, covering all of the most important operas from the Renaissance to the 21st century, and is completely global in scope. A must-have volume for opera buffs, whether as a gift or self-purchase, if you're a music lover looking for an accessible introduction to opera, then this is the book for you!

Product Details

Authors:
Alan RidingLeslie Dunton-Downer
Book Format:
Hardcover
Country of Origin:
CN
Date Published:
16 August 2022
Dimensions:
28.45 x 24.13 x 2.79 cm
ISBN-10:
0744056314
ISBN-13:
9780744056310
Language:
English
Pages:
360
Weight:
1859.73 gm

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