Opera by Matthew Boyden

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
Titre Opera
Auteur Matthew Boyden
Série Rough Guides Reference Titles
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur APA Publications
Année de publication 1997-03-27
Nombre de pages 688
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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