The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of Opera
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For any devotee of the operatic stage, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Opera stands as the definitive companion to one of the world's most complex and exhilarating art forms. This authoritative second edition presents a comprehensive A-to-Z guide that chronicles composers, librettists, singers, conductors, opera houses, and individual works, drawing together centuries of operatic history into a single, indispensable volume. With precise, scholarly entries that span the baroque masterpieces of Monteverdi to the sweeping dramas of Verdi and Wagner, it instructs both the seasoned aficionado and the curious newcomer with equal authority and clarity. Compiled by two of the twentieth century's foremost opera scholars, this reference work illustrates the remarkable breadth and depth of a genre that has captivated audiences for over four centuries. Harold Rosenthal and John Warrack bring a combined lifetime of expertise to their entries, ensuring that each definition is not merely informative but richly contextualised within the broader cultural and musical landscape. As a cornerstone of operatic scholarship, this dictionary remains an essential resource — one that inevitably reveals just how much more there is still to discover.
Author: Harold Rosenthal And John Warrack
Format: Hardback
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For any devotee of the operatic stage, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Opera stands as the definitive companion to one of the world's most complex and exhilarating art forms. This authoritative second edition presents a comprehensive A-to-Z guide that chronicles composers, librettists, singers, conductors, opera houses, and individual works, drawing together centuries of operatic history into a single, indispensable volume. With precise, scholarly entries that span the baroque masterpieces of Monteverdi to the sweeping dramas of Verdi and Wagner, it instructs both the seasoned aficionado and the curious newcomer with equal authority and clarity. Compiled by two of the twentieth century's foremost opera scholars, this reference work illustrates the remarkable breadth and depth of a genre that has captivated audiences for over four centuries. Harold Rosenthal and John Warrack bring a combined lifetime of expertise to their entries, ensuring that each definition is not merely informative but richly contextualised within the broader cultural and musical landscape. As a cornerstone of operatic scholarship, this dictionary remains an essential resource — one that inevitably reveals just how much more there is still to discover.