Opera in Context: Essays on Historical Staging from the Late Renaissance to the Time of Puccini (Amadeus)

These essays by respected scholars examine representative operatic productions from diverse national schools and periods, together forming a comprehensive history of the staging techniques of opera over the centuries.

Mark A. Radice is a professor of music history and literature and the chair of Graduate Studies in Music at Ithaca College. He has published numerous articles on a wide range of subjects in music history.