A History of Opera by Stanley Sadie

A History of Opera by Stanley Sadie

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A survey of opera covering baroque, pre-classical, classical, 19th century and 20th century. It includes an essay on the nature and social place of opera and is organized by century. Discussion of stage design and production is also included with engravings, prints and production photographs.

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A History of Opera by Stanley Sadie

A survey of opera covering baroque, pre-classical, classical, 19th century and 20th century. It includes an introductory essay on the nature and social place of opera and is organized by century examining national developments within the chronological framework. Discussion of stage design and production is included, offering the student, researcher or enthusiast an opportunity to see the development of design, stage movement and gesture in the context of the development of opera itself. The book contains many illustrations, engravings, prints and photographs. Stanley Sadie is Editor of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians.
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ISBN 13 9780333417300
ISBN 10 0333417305
Title A History of Opera
Author Stanley Sadie
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1989-12-30
Number of pages 352
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