Opera (Classic FM Handy Guides)

Rob Weinberg

ISBN 10: 1783960485 / ISBN 13: 9781783960484

Published by Elliott & Thompson, 2015

About this Item

This handy reference guide from Classic FM covers the major milestones and composers in the history of opera, featuring some of the greatest works ever written, to help you discover the extraordinary world of opera. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 111 x 14. Weight in Grams: 182. . 2015. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Seller Inventory # V9781783960484

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Opera (Classic FM Handy Guides)
• Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1783960485
• ISBN 13: 9781783960484
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Some of classical music's most famous works are found in opera, and from film soundtracks to football stadiums, it reaches a vast worldwide audience. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the key styles in the genre, from the Baroque era to the modern masters, the greatest composers, voices and venues, as well as recommending essential operas to see and tracks to download.

Classic FM's Handy Guides are a fun and informative set of introductions to standout subjects within classical music, each of which can be read and digested in one sitting: a perfect collectible series whether you're new to the world of classical music or an aficionado.,

About the Author

Robert Weinberg is On Air editor at Classic FM. He has written a regular film music page in Classic FM Magazine, as well as writing television scripts, including a 10-part series on SkyArts, presented by Vanessa-Mae. He is the author of The Classic FM Handy Guide: Film Music and Opera.