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Book SynopsisSome of classical music's most famous works are found in opera, and from film soundtracks to football stadiums, it reaches a vast worldwide audience. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the key styles in the genre, from the Baroque era to the modern masters, the greatest composers, voices and venues, as well as recommending essential operas to see and tracks to download. Classic FM's Handy Guides are a fun and informative set of introductions to standout subjects within classical music, each of which can be read and digested in one sitting: a perfect collectible series whether you're new to the world of classical music or an aficionado.
Table of ContentsContents Introduction vii Preface ix 1 Opera History in a Nutshell 1 2 The Men Behind the Words 35 3 Operatic Voices 39 4 Where to See Opera 45 5 What To Do at the Opera 57 6 40 Essential Operas 61 7 The Top 30 Opera Tracks to Download 81 8 Useful Operatic Terms 89 About Classic FM 93 About the Author 95 Index 97
