Osborne, C
The Opera Lover's Companion
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300123739
- author:
- Osborne, C
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 640
- Dimensions:
- 155mm X 235mm
- Genre:
- Opera
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
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 insights into composers, music, plots, famous performers, and more.
With this invaluable resource, you'll gain a deeper understanding of each opera, including characters, short synopses, and pointers towards the most important arias, duets, and ensembles. Osborne's personal and knowledgeable tone makes him an ideal guide for anyone looking to appreciate these works.
This erudite and instructive book is hard to imagine being surpassed in terms of information and helpfulness for the average enthusiast. It's a treasure that you'll cherish and return to again and again.
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