Dimensions
182 x 236 x 25mm
A Reference for the Rest of Us!
Includes CD.
Despite the fact that opera is firmly entrenched in our culture, most fans are intimidated by the snob factor often attached to the music. This book opens up this exciting music for everyone with unique, user-friendly insights into understanding what makes opera sound and look the way it does. It looks at the evolution of the opera, the great composers and the world's most beloved operas, with advice on how to build up your own music library. The companion CD features works from famous composers.
