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Skintelligent: What you really need to know to get great skin by Natalia SpieringsConsultant Dermatologist Dr Natalia Spierings shares her decade of experience helping thousands of people achieve...

A Ticket Around the World is a engaging introduction to cultures from 13 countries, spanning all 6 populated continents. This updated edition brings a fresh perspective to a popular favourite, now...

Operatic Geographies reconsiders the opera house's landscape as an expression of territoriality. This anthology examines the intersections between opera and its environments, from traditional opera...

The Business of Opera by Anastasia Belina-Johnson and Derek B. Scott presents new insights into the challenges faced by professionals in the opera world. This research-focused book explores key areas...

Opera Outside the Box: Notions of Opera in Nineteenth-Century Britain explores the operatic experiences that took place outside traditional opera houses in Britain during the nineteenth century.This...

The Knowledge: Opera is an insightful guide that dispels myths surrounding opera and reveals its transformation into accessible drama. Dennis Marks examines the powerful players in the opera world,...

A groundbreaking study of Baroque opera, Opera and Vivaldi brings together leading music scholars to explore the operatic works of Vivaldi, Handel, and other composers of the period. Edited by...

Blackness in Opera critically examines the intersections of race and music in opera. A diverse range of scholars explores how blackness has been represented in operas such as Porgy and Bess, Aida,...

Opera for Everybody: The Story of English National Opera tells the story of this iconic institution's 150-year history. From its humble beginnings in Victorian slums to its current status as a...

This introduction to opera provides an accessible overview of the art form, exploring its history and behind-the-scenes processes. Discover how operas are commissioned, written, and staged.With this...

The Wagner Operas by Ernest Newman is a comprehensive guide to ten of Richard Wagner's most beloved operas. This in-depth analysis explores the key themes and myths behind the librettos, as well as...

The ABC of Opera Baroque brings to life the stories of composers from the past 500 years in four magical tales. This title focuses on the Baroque period, exploring the lives and works of musicians...

I Pagliacci: Libretto A comprehensive collection of the opera libretto, I Pagliacci is a fundamental work for anyone interested in Italian opera. This edition features the original text in both...

The Beggar's Opera by John Gay is a satirical opera that revolutionised the genre with its portrayal of poverty and corruption. Written in 1728, this groundbreaking work features music set to famous...

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux is a chilling tale of mystery and tragedy. In this 2004 edition, the author presents a shocking account of a real-life phantom who haunted the Paris Opera...

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux is a suspenseful tale that delves into the darker aspects of human nature. A mysterious figure, known as the "Opera ghost," haunts the Paris Opera House,...

The Politics of Opera: A History from Monteverdi to Mozart by Mitchell Cohen explores the intricate relationship between opera and politics across European history. From its emergence in Renaissance...

The Phantom of the Opera is a wild and fantastic tale that has captivated readers for generations.Written by Gaston Leroux, this iconic novel was adapted into a hit musical and influenced a classic...

A History of Opera by Carolyn Abbate and Roger Parker is a comprehensive retelling of the genre's development, examining its musical and dramatic means of communication and its role in society. The...

The ABC of Opera: the Academy of Barmy Composers - Classical tells the thrilling story of opera through four magical tales. Join Jack and Megan as they travel back in time to meet composers from the...

The Phantom's Opera by Sadie Montgomery is a captivating tale of love and deception. After a fire ravages the Teatro dell'Opera, Erik Costanzi, known only to its patrons as the Phantom, awakens with...

Peking Opera is a unique and fascinating performance art that has captivated audiences for centuries. This illustrated introduction provides an in-depth look at the colorful makeup, intricate...

Welcome to the Opera introduces children to the enchanting world of opera with an illustrated performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute. This musical picture book features 12 sound interactive buttons...

Mozart's Operas (A Centennial Book) by Daniel Heartz explores the final decade of Mozart's operatic career, drawing on his expertise in social history, theater, and art. This collection includes six...

Blackness in Opera critically examines the intersections of race and music in opera. This collection brings together diverse scholars to explore how blackness has been represented in operas, from...

Andrew R. Walkling's Masque and Opera in England, 1656-1688 offers a comprehensive study of the development of court masque and through-composed opera in England during this period.This...

The Complete Operas of Puccini by Charles Osborne is a comprehensive guide to the life and work of one of the world's most popular opera composers. Puccini's operas, including La Bohème, Tosca, and...

Italian for Opera Lovers by Alison Oatman is an introduction to the Italian language, focusing on close readings from nine Italian operas. This book aims to whet your appetite for more adventures...

English Dramatick Opera, 1661-1706 is a comprehensive examination of the English form known as "dramatick opera", which emerged on the London stage in the mid-1670s and lasted until its displacement...

Ballet and Opera in the Age of Giselle by Marian Smith explores the intricate relationship between two art forms that were once intimately connected. From the 1830s to the 1840s, the Paris Opéra was...

The Grove Book of Operas brings together over 250 leading operas in a comprehensive and insightful guide. With more than one hundred illustrations and halftones, this authoritative book provides...

Edward W. Said's 'Authority and Transgression in Opera' offers a nuanced exploration of the operas Cosi fan tutte, Fidelio, Les Troyens, and Die Meistersinger. Through his characteristic blend of...

Conrad Scalese is a writer of librettos for operas in a world where music has immense power. In this world, the sung mass can bring about actual miracles like healing the sick. Opera is musicodrama,...

Carmen by Susan McClary explores the opera in various contexts, shedding light on controversies surrounding its premiere and reception. The book delves into the social tensions of 19th-century France...

The New Grove Book of Operas by Stanley Sadie is a comprehensive guide to operas from around the world. This meticulously researched book combines in-depth information with engaging illustrations,...

Donizetti and His Operas is a comprehensive study of the life and works of Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti. William Ashbrook provides an in-depth analysis of Donizetti's operas, exploring their...

The Phantom of the Opera is a suspenseful tale of unrequited love, passion and tragedy, set against the backdrop of the Paris Opera House. A disfigured musical genius, Erik, becomes mesmerized by the...

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux is a gripping tale of love and mystery set against the backdrop of the Paris Opera House. A mysterious figure, known only as the Phantom, haunts the opera's...

The Phantom of the Opera Violin is an instrumental folio featuring nine songs from the iconic Andrew Lloyd Webber masterpiece. This collection includes arrangements for solo violin, making it an...

Anthology of Italian Opera: Soprano by Paolo Toscano This comprehensive collection features a wide range of famous arias from Italian opera, including some rare and lesser-known pieces. Translations...

Italian opera is a unique fusion of music and drama that has captivated audiences for centuries. In this comprehensive guide, renowned music scholar Tim Carter explores the art form's development...

Performing Opera: A Practical Guide for Singers and Directors by Michael Ewans provides a comprehensive workbook to help performers and directors navigate the complexities of opera. Through in-depth...

Slavoj Žižek and Mladen Dolar explore the nature of death in opera, a genre that has been around for centuries. While it is often associated with love and life, Žižek argues that opera itself may be...

Space Opera is a humorous and thought-provoking tale that explores the boundaries of cultural understanding. When Dame Isabel Grayce, a wealthy and influential patron, assembles a company to promote...

Antony and Cleopatra Opera in Three Acts by Samuel Barber is a musical composition for orchestra. It was published by G. Schirmer in 1976. This work is scored for a large ensemble, featuring a wide...

W. A. Mozart: Don Giovanni by Julian Rushton This study explores Mozart's second opera, Don Giovanni, which is one of the most frequently performed operas of the last two centuries. Despite its...

The Cambridge Companion to Opera Studies by Nicholas Till This comprehensive guide to opera studies offers a wide-ranging exploration of the art form, drawing on new approaches from disciplines such...

A lively introduction to opera, from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century. Opera is an art form that evokes strong emotions and can be daunting for newcomers. This book offers a spirited tour...

Opera in the Flesh: A Personal Exploration of Sexuality and Opera This book delves into the physical and erotic nature of opera, exploring how audiences respond to its power and exaggeration. Sam...

A comprehensive history of opera spans over four centuries, from its roots in 17th-century musical drama to its evolution into the diverse and complex art form we know today. This fourth edition of A...

The Penguin Concise Guide to Opera provides an in-depth look at the most frequently performed operas today. This comprehensive guide covers composers such as Britten, Massenet, Mozart, and Wagner,...

Opera Anecdotes by Ethan Mordden is a fascinating collection of stories from the world of opera. From backstage squabbles to moments of artistic innovation, this book reveals a rich panorama of...

Opera: A History of the Impossible Genre offers a comprehensive and chronological survey of opera, tracing its development from the 16th century to the present day.This accessible textbook explores...

The Complete Operas of Verdi is a comprehensive study of the operatic works of Charles Osborne, covering all of Verdi's operas from different perspectives. This in-depth analysis explores how Verdi's...

Father Lee's Opera Quiz Book by M. Owen Lee is a collection of 45 puzzles that test your knowledge of opera. Puzzles include quizzes, anagrams, vertical patterns, crostics, and crossword puzzles, all...

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux is a masterful tale of suspense and obsession. A new translation brings this classic thriller to life for modern readers, offering a complete rendering of...

The Threepenny Opera by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht is a biting satire on the social ills of the Weimar Republic, set in a mock-Victorian Soho. With its unforgettable music, which blends jazz with...

La Forza Del Destino Opera In Three Acts by Hal Leonard A three-act opera in English, this publication is a reproduction of a work first released in 1986. Due to its age, the book may contain...

Alexander Kluge's Temple of the Scapegoat is a unique blend of fact and fiction that distills a lifetime of feeling and thought into 102 tales. Spanning his many interests, including opera, these...

The Sydney Opera House is an iconic Australian landmark. This guidebook tells the story of its turbulent yet triumphant history through stunning photography and insightful text.From its ancient roots...

This indispensable guide provides exactly what opera lovers need to enhance their performance experience. Charles Osborne's comprehensive companion covers 175 frequently performed operas, offering...

The Grove Book of Opera Singers by Laura Williams Macy is an authoritative guide to over 1500 opera singers from the birth of opera to the present day. This comprehensive volume offers alphabetically...

Opera 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Opera by Fred Plotkin is an ideal introduction for anyone looking to explore this captivating art form. This comprehensive handbook provides a clear...

The Sydney Opera House is a building of breathtaking beauty and modern Australian iconography. Its creation was the result of a daring vision from a conservative state government in the 1950s, which...

The Marriage of Figaro: A Comprehensive Guide to Mozart's OperaThis handbook provides an in-depth analysis of Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro, exploring its composition, social and cultural context,...

Philip Gossett's Divas and Scholars Performing Italian Opera is a comprehensive account of how opera comes to life on stage. Drawing from his own experiences as a musician, scholar, and performer,...

The Beggar's Opera, written by John Gay in 1728, is considered one of the first ever musicals. This satirical ballad-opera sets its story against the backdrop of London's criminal underworld,...

Peking Opera and Politics in Taiwan explores how an art form's development is influenced by its political environment. Nancy Guy examines the impact of government policies on the evolution of Peking...

Grand Opera: Mirror of the Western Mind by Eric A. Plaut is an in-depth exploration of the great operas from the French Revolution to the onset of World War I. Drawing on his expertise in music,...

Explore the late operas of Claudio Monteverdi through an interdisciplinary lens in this collection of essays by scholars and performers. Chapters tackle the complex questions surrounding Monteverdi's...

The Masks of the Opera Coloring Book is a unique and intricate coloring book featuring various masks worn at the opera. With 106 pages to color, this book requires focus and attention to detail.By...

Black Opera: A Critical Exploration of Power and Engagement in Music. Naomi André explores how opera has been used to reclaim black people's place in history through the works of American and South...

The Metropolitan Opera has stood as one of the world's greatest opera companies since its founding in 1883. This new history of the company, spanning over thirty years, brings to life the dominant...

A comprehensive collection of Italian opera bass, carefully researched and newly engraved. This anthology brings together some of the most famous and rare excerpts from the world of Italian opera,...

Modernism and Opera explores the intersection of two seemingly disparate art forms: modernist literature and opera. Despite their differences, many operas showcase avant-garde aesthetics, political...

Opera and Drama is a culturally significant work that has been preserved for public access. As it falls into the public domain in many countries, including the United States, readers can freely copy...

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux is a masterful tale of Gothic horror and suspense. In this beautifully bound edition, you can experience the original text that has captivated audiences for...

The Assoluta Voice in Opera, 1797-1847 by Geoffrey S. Riggs This book explores an unusual phenomenon in opera history, where styles from one era blended with those of the next, resulting in the...

The Bastien and Bastienne Vocal Score by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Hamilton Benz is an essential resource for vocalists and music enthusiasts alike. This English translation of the original score,...

Ancient Rome in Early Opera by Robert Ketterer explores how Roman historical figures were used as heroes, lovers, and fools in opera from its origins in 17th-century Venice to Napoleon's invasion of...

Jussi is a biography of the renowned Swedish tenor Jussi Bjorling. Drawing on recollections from his widow, information from family archives, and material from operatic archives, this book provides a...

The Definitive Opera Encyclopedia New & Expanded Edition is a comprehensive reference work that explores the history and development of opera. From its roots in Ancient Greece to the groundbreaking...

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux is a suspenseful tale of unrequited love and tragedy. Living secretly beneath the Paris Opera House, Erik has haunted those who work there with his demands...

Rigoletto: A Timeless Opera in Three Acts Giuseppe Verdi's iconic opera Rigoletto is presented here in its original form, with an English translation and the music of the principal airs. This edition...

The New Book of Opera Anecdotes by Ethan Mordden provides an entertaining and engaging look at the world of opera. This latest installment in Mordden's series continues to bring new stories to light,...

A new translation of the novel that inspired the most popular stage musical of all time. Rumors abound that a ghost stalks the dark passages and cellars of the Paris Opera House. No one has actually...

The Beggar's Opera by John Gay is a theatrical sensation that turned conventions upside-down in 18th-century London. By using traditional popular ballads and street tunes, Gay created a riotous and...

The Beggar's Opera and Polly offers a scathing and ebullient portrait of a society in which statesmen and outlaws are impossible to tell apart. John Gay's daring mixture of caustic political satire,...

The Complete Short Stories of Natalia Ginzburg brings together in English translation eight significant short stories written by this twentieth-century Italian writer between 1933 and 1965. These...

Deep beneath the Paris Opera House, a mysterious figure lives in silence. Every night, hundreds of guests gather to watch prima donna La Carlotta perform, but when her voice fails, an unknown...

A Knight at the Opera examines the role that the medieval legend Tannhäuser played in Jewish cultural life in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The book analyzes how three great Jewish...

John Rutter's Opera Choruses is a collection of 35 classic opera choruses, carefully arranged as separate concert works, accompanied by excellent English singing translations and practical keyboard...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's operas continue to captivate audiences with their enduring beauty and complexity. This comprehensive guide provides a concise and scholarly account of Mozart's activities as...

La Traviata, Giuseppe Verdi's eighteenth opera, showcases his mastery during his middle-period. Adapted from Alexandre Dumas fils' 'La Dame aux Camelias', the work portrays the doomed love between...

Cinderella and Company: Backstage at the Opera with Cecilia Bartoli is a witty and insightful look at the world of opera today. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Manuela Hoelterhoff takes readers on...

Rupert Christiansen's comprehensive guide to opera is an essential resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this rich and complex art form. With over 100 entries, covering both...

Elektra Tragic Opera in One Act by Hugo Von Hofmannsthal and Richard Strauss is a significant cultural work that has been preserved for public access. As it falls within the public domain, you are...

The Shaanxi Opera A Novel by Jia Pingwa is a masterful novel about modernity and tradition, love and obsession, and economic change and quixotic dreams set against the backdrop of rapidly urbanizing...

Cavalleria Rusticana Libretto is a vocal score of the famous Italian opera by P. Mascagni.Translated into English, this edition features the libretto in both Italian and English, making it accessible...

A History of Opera: The Last Four Hundred Years by Carolyn Abbate and Roger Parker is a comprehensive retelling of the history of opera. This updated second edition explores the tensions that have...