{"product_id":"2026100006801-secondhand-kobbes-complete-opera-book","title":"Kobbé's Complete Opera Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good         ,          price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark reference work in the world of classical music, Kobbé's Complete Opera Book stands as one of the most comprehensive and authoritative guides to the operatic repertoire ever compiled. Edited and updated by the Earl of Harewood, the volume presents detailed synopses, historical context, and musical commentary for hundreds of operas spanning centuries of composition, from Baroque masterworks to twentieth-century productions. Written with both the seasoned opera-goer and the curious newcomer in mind, it strikes an elegant balance between scholarly rigor and accessible, engaging prose. Each entry chronicles the origins of the work, introduces its principal characters, and guides the reader through the drama act by act, illuminating the interplay between libretto and score. An indispensable companion for anyone passionate about opera, it remains the definitive single-volume resource for understanding and appreciating one of the world's most complex and rewarding art forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887885791451,"sku":"2026100006801-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/8fb8548f-3ae3-4276-9c8e-eafd9ef775af.png?v=1781747821","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006801-secondhand-kobbes-complete-opera-book","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}