The NPR Curious Listener's Guide to Opera
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Author
Contributions
- Placido Domingo (Foreword) - Contributor
Publication
2002-02-05 - Perigee Trade
Language
English
Word Count
60,000 words, Guess
Page Count
240 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL7472295M
- ISBN-139780399527432
- ISBN-100399527435
- OCLC Control Number47665291
- OCLC Control Numbernprcuriouslisten00berg
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2001036849
- Goodreads349339
- LibraryThing277311
Classifications
- LCCML1700 .B33 2002
Description
Traces the history of opera and its stylistic variations, discusses major operatic composers and their work, surveys classic operatic works, and offers concise profiles of legendary singers and performers.
First Sentence
The short answer is easy: Opera is a form of drama that uses vocal and instrumental music to tell its story.
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