About this title: This reference work draws on "The Viking Opera Guide" (which covers over 1500 operas) to present the major composers and works of four centuries of opera's history, from Peri's "Dafne" ("the first opera") through Monteverdi, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi and Wagner, to the most acclaimed composers of today. An outline of the musical career of over 150 composers, and an assessment of their contribution to opera, is followed by entries on more than 450 operas, providing details of the cast, discussion of the background and sources of the work, a synopsis of the plot and a musical analysis ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Viking, Great Britain
Date Published: 1995
Description: Fair. Hard Cover. Vg+/Vg+. Opera. tight book, nice text, gift inscription, DJ has light wear at spine books may have some minor wearhouse damage. Stickers may be on spine or covers. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: VIKING
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780670812936ISBN:0670812935
Description: Published by Viking in 1995. Hardback with Dust jacket. Number of pages: 560. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. With Index. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Viking
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780670812936ISBN:0670812935
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