Opera began during the Italian Renaissance as an effort to present drama with music in imitation of the ancient Greeks. Here is the story of opera, with Orfeo of Monteverdi (1607), then evolving after nearly two centuries into the classical style, of which Mozart was supreme master. By the late eighteenth century, comic and grand opera were highly developed art forms in Italy, France, and German-speaking Europe. Here are accounts of the great opera companies of Paris, Milan, Bayreuth, London, and New York. Prominent ...
Read More
Opera began during the Italian Renaissance as an effort to present drama with music in imitation of the ancient Greeks. Here is the story of opera, with Orfeo of Monteverdi (1607), then evolving after nearly two centuries into the classical style, of which Mozart was supreme master. By the late eighteenth century, comic and grand opera were highly developed art forms in Italy, France, and German-speaking Europe. Here are accounts of the great opera companies of Paris, Milan, Bayreuth, London, and New York. Prominent composers discussed include Rossini, Donizetti, Berlioz, Verdi, Gounod, Puccini -- and in our own century, Hindemith, Berg, Menotti, Britten, Barber, and others. Performers profiled include Jenny Lind, Enrico Caruso, Maria Callas, Luciano Pararotti, and others.
Read Less
Add this copy of Opera to cart. $4.35, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Barron's Educational Series.
Add this copy of Opera (Crash Course Series) to cart. $9.29, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by B E S Pub Co.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Opera to cart. $20.13, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1998 by Barron's.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9780764104381.
Add this copy of Opera (Crash Course Series) to cart. $74.10, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by B E S Pub Co.