Operatic Insights: Understanding and Enjoying Great Music for

Operatic Insights: Understanding and Enjoying Great Music for the Stage

Opera is a living, breathing art form of today with something to recommend it to almost any listener. this survey of the subject by Betsy Schwarm, author of "Classical Music Insights," considers how opera came to be, how it developed, and where it is going in the 21st century. Along the way are user-friendly explorations into 101 operas, with stories ranging from Greek myths to atomic bombs and more. Those new to the field will find an open door - opera aficionados will get a behind-the-scenes look into how operas familiar and less well-known alike came to be the way they are. Delve into the delights of opera, from Monteverdi to Philip Glass, Mozart to Lori Laitman. Somewhere in the operatic realm is something perfectly suited to your tastes! Now with active table of contents.
Country USA
Manufacturer Classical Music Insights
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-01-14
Format Kindle eBook

Operatic Insights: Understanding and Enjoying Great Music for the Stage