The Metropolitan Opera Encyclopedia - A Comprehensive Guide To The World Of Opera

HAMILTON, David (editor)

ISBN 10: 0500014256 / ISBN 13: 9780500014257

Published by U.S.A / Thames & Hudson, 1987

About this Item

This is American focused. It lists works, composers, librettists, performers, and terms, paying special attention to performances of the Metropolitan Opera. Thus, entries for works list not only the place, date, and cast of the world premier and U.S. premier but of Metropolitan productions. / With illustrations through out. This is a 1st edition hardback with its dustjacket in good condition-the front 'end-paper' is slightly stained. (415 pages). This is a heavy book nearly 1.5kg, so there will be an extra postage charge.

Seller Inventory # 9991

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Metropolitan Opera Encyclopedia - A Comprehensive Guide To The World Of Opera
• Publisher: U.S.A / Thames & Hudson
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0500014256
• ISBN 13: 9780500014257
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • BIOGRAPHY
  • CLASSIC MUSIC
  • AMERICAN HISTORY

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Synopsis

Identifies top singers, composers, designers, and impresarios, explains operatic terms, and includes brief essays on the most important operas