A History of Opera: Milestones and Metamorphoses (Opera Classics Library) - Softcover

Fisher, Burton D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1930841817 ISBN 13: 9781930841819

Publisher: Opera Classics Library, 2002

Synopsis

Burton D. Fisher's comprehensive history of opera that traces each milestone and metamorphosis in the evolution of modern opera. All periods are analysed in depth: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Bel Canto, Opera Buffa, German Romanticism, Wagner and music drama, Verismo, post-Romanticism, Atonalism, and much more. Each of the 17 operas that represents a "milestone" in opera history is presented with Principal Characters in the Opera; Brief Story Synopsis; Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples; and Burton D. Fisher's insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis.

About this title

About the Author

Burton D. Fisher is a former opera conductor, author-publisher of the Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series and Opera Classics Library Series, principal lecturer for the Opera Journeys Lecture Series at Florida International University, a commissioned author for Season Opera Guides and Program Notes for regional opera companies, and a frequent opera commentator on National Public Radio.

Edition details

• Publisher: Opera Classics Library
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1930841817
• ISBN 13: 9781930841819
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400