Holden, Amanda
The Penguin Concise Guide to Opera
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141016825
- author:
- Holden, Amanda
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Opera
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
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, offering insightful articles on individual works.
Composer biographies are paired with detailed analyses of specific operas, including plot summaries, musical analysis, and commentary. This concise edition is an ideal resource for anyone looking to explore the world of opera.
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