The Little Book of Opera
Language: English
Published by The Atlantic Montly Press, 1996
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: The Archives, Manassas, VA, U.S.A.The Archives
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he Little Book of Opera by Duncan Bock is a concise and accessible introduction to the world of opera. The book provides an overview of opera's history, key composers, and famous works, offering readers a broad understanding of this art form. Bock explores the evolution of opera from its origins in Italy to its development in various countries, highlighting influential figures such as Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and Wagner. The book also explains important elements of opera, including the roles of singers, orchestras, and directors, as well as common themes and storytelling techniques used in operatic productions. With its compact format, The Little Book of Opera serves as a great starting point for anyone interested in learning about opera in an easy-to-digest way.
Seller Inventory # NF.BOC.1996.1
- Title
- The Little Book of Opera
- Author
- Edited by Duncan Bock
- Publisher
- The Atlantic Montly Press
- Publication year
- 1996
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 087113649X
- ISBN 13
- 9780871136497
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- History, Music, Non-Fiction
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