The new encyclopedia of the opera /

Contains synopses of every major opera and some lesser-known works; biographies of composers, librettists, singers, conductors, impressarios, stage directors, critics, teachers, and musicologists; literary sources of opera; histories of opera houses and festivals; definitions of terms; descriptions...

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Main Author: Ewen, David, 1907-1985
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Hill and Wang, [1971].
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Summary:Contains synopses of every major opera and some lesser-known works; biographies of composers, librettists, singers, conductors, impressarios, stage directors, critics, teachers, and musicologists; literary sources of opera; histories of opera houses and festivals; definitions of terms; descriptions of important vocal and instrumental passages.
Item Description:Previous editions have title: Encyclopedia of the opera.
Physical Description:viii, 759 pages : 24 cm.
ISBN:0809072629 (hardback)