Opera by Matthew Boyden

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This guide to opera spans nearly four centuries, from Monteverdi to the avant-garde. The chapters are chronologically ordered, giving an overview of the period and providing accounts of the key composers and their works. It also contains a directory of opera houses throughout the world.

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Opera by Matthew Boyden

This guide to opera spans nearly four centuries, from Monteverdi to the avant-garde. The chapters are chronologically ordered, giving an overview of the period and introducing the main figures. It follows with accounts of the key composers and their operas, discussing the social and musical context in which they worked. The book includes reviews of the best CDs, a who's who of the best singers on record, and biographies. It also contains a directory of opera houses throughout the world, with full booking details and tips on what they do best.
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ISBN 13 9781858281384
ISBN 10 1858281385
Title Opera
Author Matthew Boyden
Series Rough Guides Reference Titles
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher APA Publications
Year published 1997-03-27
Number of pages 688
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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