512, wraps, color illus., index, ink notation inside front cover, covers somewhat worn, soiled, and creased This is a fascinating look at the history of the opera, chronologically arranged, up to 1977. Contains 800 entries with specific information on the composer, performance dates, cities, theaters, and names of the artists who sang the principal roles. Illustrated with over 400 color and black and white illustrations, art works, photographs, play bills, etc.

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Title: The Simon and Schuster Book of the Opera: A Complete Reference Guide--1597 to the Present
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Inc, New York
Publication Date: 1977
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0671604384
ISBN 13: 9780671604387
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: First Paperbk Printing.
Condition: good

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The complete reference guide to 400 glorious years of opera,makes its long-awaited paperback debut. Chronologically arranged,each of the more than 800 entries in this classic,sumptuous,and thorough volume contains something for everyone form the novice opera-goer to the aficionado,including detailed information on composers,performance dates,cities and theaters and principal artists.Outstanding performances and critical and public reaction to the works are noted as well. Discover all the fascinating details behind the origins,creation,and performances of such great operas as Aidu,Rigoletto,Lucia Di Lammermoor,La Boheme, and hundreds of other beloved operas.Accompanied by 400 magnificent full-colour and black-and-white illustrations of productions,performing artists,composers and sets. This book provides new appreciation of everything from the most basic to the most subtle aspects of this powerful,versatile art.

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Text: English, Italian (translation)

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