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Opera (Classic FM Handy Guides) Rob Weinberg

Opera (Classic FM Handy Guides) By Rob Weinberg

Opera (Classic FM Handy Guides) by Rob Weinberg


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This handy reference guide from Classic FM covers the major milestones and composers in the history of opera, featuring some of the greatest works ever written, to help you discover the extraordinary world of opera.

Opera (Classic FM Handy Guides) Summary

Opera (Classic FM Handy Guides) by Rob Weinberg

Some 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.

About Rob Weinberg

Rob Weinberg is the On Air Editor of Classic FM Interactive, the online platform of Classic FM. Rob joined Classic FM as a producer in 1994 and produced the station's opera show from 1994 to 2007.

Table of Contents

Contents 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

Additional information

NPB9781783960484
9781783960484
1783960485
Opera (Classic FM Handy Guides) by Rob Weinberg
New
Hardback
Elliott & Thompson Limited
2015-01-08
111
N/A
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