Concise Oxford Dictionary of Opera/The Opera Bedside Book

Harold Rosenthal, John Warrack

About this Item

Both books in fine condition. Dust jackets a little edge worn due to light shelf wear, but otherwise in excellent condition. Cloth bindings excellent. Clean text blocks. Pages are clean and tightly bound.

First edition copies. Both books feature numerous autographs from Opera figures.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Opera is a compact, authoritative reference work that offers clear, accessible entries on operas, composers, singers, terminology, and major opera houses. Designed for quick consultation, it distills essential information from the larger Oxford opera dictionaries, giving readers reliable summaries of plots, production histories, stylistic notes, and biographical details. It?s a practical guide for both newcomers and seasoned opera lovers who want a streamlined yet comprehensive overview of the world of opera.

The Opera Bedside Book is an engaging anthology that blends anecdotes, short essays, character sketches, and curious bits of operatic lore into an entertaining companion for casual reading. Rather than a formal reference work, it offers a relaxed, often witty tour through famous singers, legendary performances, backstage mishaps, and the eccentricities that make opera such a rich world. It?s designed to be dipped into at leisure, giving opera lovers a generously varied mix of history, humor, and human drama.

Seller Inventory # 1158nE

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Concise Oxford Dictionary of Opera/The Opera Bedside Book
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • 1st Edition