by Alan Riding · tapa dura · ISBN 9781405312790
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«Opera» is the illustrated opera guide by Alan Riding and Leslie Dunton-Downer, published by Dorling Kindersley in hardback (432 pages, in English).
A reference guide to opera as a spectacle and musical genre: it surveys the great composers, offers synopses of classic titles, discusses notable voices and performers, and provides guidance on performances and recordings. The numerous stage photographs and portraits illustrate each section, from historical context to staging.
Part of DK's Eyewitness Companions series. Originally published in 2006, and the cover includes the mention «Recommended by Classic FM».
A work with a visual and accessible approach, intended for opera enthusiasts and for those approaching the genre for the first time.
