The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Opera
Flame Tree Publishing
Published on 27. August 2004
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-84451-026-9 (ISBN)
Description
Beautifully illustrated and richly detailed, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Opera 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 is supported by hundreds of vivid illustrations, bringing to life the visual splendour and emotionally charged atmosphere of the opera house.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
400 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 260 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84451-026-9 (9781844510269)
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Persons
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.
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 (1989-94) and the International Musicological Society (1992-97). He was appointed CBE in 1982. He died in 2005.
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.
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 (1989-94) and the International Musicological Society (1992-97). He was appointed CBE in 1982. He died in 2005.
Content
Beautifully illustrated and richly detailed, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Opera 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 is supported by hundreds of vivid illustrations, bringing to life the visual splendour and emotionally charged atmosphere of the opera house.