Definitive Opera Encyclopedia
New & Expanded Edition
Flame Tree Publishing
Published on 6. October 2017
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-1-78361-990-0 (ISBN)
Description
Updated and expanded version of the classic reference work, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Opera, this new text edition examines the history and development of opera, from its roots in the theatrical choral dances of Ancient Greece, through the sublime compositions of Handel and Mozart and on to the groundbreaking works of Verdi, Wagner and beyond.
Organised by era, the composers and their works, along with the key librettists and singers of the period, are placed in their historical, social and cultural context through extensive introductory sections. Cross-references and theme boxes allow the reader to follow a particular area of interest throughout the book, or to explore related information. The comprehensive text brings to life the splendour and emotional energy of the best operas, performers and companies.
Organised by era, the composers and their works, along with the key librettists and singers of the period, are placed in their historical, social and cultural context through extensive introductory sections. Cross-references and theme boxes allow the reader to follow a particular area of interest throughout the book, or to explore related information. The comprehensive text brings to life the splendour and emotional energy of the best operas, performers and companies.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
400 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 167 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
636 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78361-990-0 (9781783619900)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition
Book
08/2004
Flame Tree Publishing
€57.14
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Persons
Stanley Sadie was music critic for The Times, editor of The Musical Times and music consultant to the TV series Man and Music. He edited The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, as well as its many associated dictionaries. He wrote extensively on Mozart and Handel and was president of the royal Musical Association (1989-2013) and the International Musicological Society (1992-2013). He was appointed CBE in 1982. He died in 2005.
Philip Langridge was one of the world's most distinguished singers. He had a remarkable versatility and command of a wide variety of styles from the early classical period to the present day. He performed to critical acclaim in concert halls and festivals throughout the world, and appeared with most of the leading conductors and orchestras of his time. He was appointed CBE in 1994. He died in 2010.
Philip Langridge was one of the world's most distinguished singers. He had a remarkable versatility and command of a wide variety of styles from the early classical period to the present day. He performed to critical acclaim in concert halls and festivals throughout the world, and appeared with most of the leading conductors and orchestras of his time. He was appointed CBE in 1994. He died in 2010.