Opera: the Basics |
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| Author:
| Gallo, Denise |
| Series title: | The Basics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-97072-3 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2005 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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Opera: The Basics offers an excellent introduction to four centuries of opera. Its easy to follow sections explore topics including:
- the origins of opera
- basic terminology
- the history of major opera genres including: serious opera, comic opera, semi-serious opera and vernacular opera.
With key notes, discography and videography, this is the ideal book for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this important...
More Description
Opera: The Basics offers an excellent introduction to four centuries of opera. Its easy to follow sections explore topics including:
- the origins of opera
- basic terminology
- the history of major opera genres including: serious opera, comic opera, semi-serious opera and vernacular opera.
With key notes, discography and videography, this is the ideal book for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this important musical genre.