Opera: The Basics offers an excellent introduction to four centuries of opera. Its easy to follow sections explore topics including:the origins of operabasic terminologythe history of major opera genres including: serious opera, comic opera, semi-serious opera and vernacular opera.With key notes, discography and videography, this is the ideal book for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this important musical genre.
| ISBN: | 9781136087943 |
| Publication date: | 11th January 2013 |
| Author: | Gallo, Denise |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Format: | Ebook |