History of Opera (Norton/Grove Handbooks in Music)

Stanley Sadie

ISBN 10: 0393028100 / ISBN 13: 9780393028102

Published by W. W. Norton & Company, 1990

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: History of Opera (Norton/Grove Handbooks in Music)
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393028100
• ISBN 13: 9780393028102
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

A survey of opera covering baroque, pre-classical, classical, 19th century and 20th century. It includes an introductory essay on the nature and social place of opera and is organized by century examining national developments within the chronological framework. Discussion of stage design and production is included, offering the student, researcher or enthusiast an opportunity to see the development of design, stage movement and gesture in the context of the development of opera itself. The book contains many illustrations, engravings, prints and photographs.