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The Standard Operaglass

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STANDARD-OPERAGLASS CONTAINING THE DETAILED PLOTS OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY ONE CELEBRATED OPERAS WITH CRITICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL REMARKS, DATES &c. &c. ... Read more

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STANDARD-OPERAGLASS CONTAINING THE DETAILED PLOTS OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY ONE CELEBRATED OPERAS WITH CRITICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL REMARKS, DATES &c. &c.
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The Standard Operaglass

Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas

by pseud. Charles Annesley ...

In "The Standard Operaglass," pseudonymous author Charles Annesley presents a comprehensive guide to the world of opera, offering insightful analyses of popular and lesser-known works, composers, and performers. This richly detailed volume combines engaging narrative with a lexicon of musical terminology and critiques that reflect Annesley's deep appreciation for operatic art. Written in a style ... Read more

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In "The Standard Operaglass," pseudonymous author Charles Annesley presents a comprehensive guide to the world of opera, offering insightful analyses of popular and lesser-known works, composers, and performers. This richly detailed volume combines engaging narrative with a lexicon of musical terminology and critiques that reflect Annesley's deep appreciation for operatic art. Written in a style
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The Standard Operaglass

by pseud. Charles Annesley ...

"The Standard Operaglass" is a reference book written by Charles Annesley, published under the pseudonym "Charles Annesley." The book serves as a guide to operas, providing synopses, analyses, and background information on various operatic works.In "The Standard Operaglass," readers can expect to find detailed descriptions and explanations of numerous operas from different composers and periods. ... Read more

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"The Standard Operaglass" is a reference book written by Charles Annesley, published under the pseudonym "Charles Annesley." The book serves as a guide to operas, providing synopses, analyses, and background information on various operatic works.In "The Standard Operaglass," readers can expect to find detailed descriptions and explanations of numerous operas from different composers and periods.
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Enchantment of the Opera: 10 Classic Books on Its Rich Legacy

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by Gustav Kobbé, George P. Upton, Charles Annesley, Millicent Schwab Bender, Henry Edward Krehbiel, Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa, Richard Wagner ...

Enchantment of the Opera: 10 Classic Books on Its Rich Legacy takes readers on an illustrious journey through the multifaceted world of opera. This anthology celebrates the depth and diversity of operatic literature, spanning across diverse eras and styles. From the stirring passions of verismo to the nuanced complexities of German romanticism, this collection captures the essence of opera's ... Read more

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Enchantment of the Opera: 10 Classic Books on Its Rich Legacy takes readers on an illustrious journey through the multifaceted world of opera. This anthology celebrates the depth and diversity of operatic literature, spanning across diverse eras and styles. From the stirring passions of verismo to the nuanced complexities of German romanticism, this collection captures the essence of opera's
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100 Great Operas And Their Stories

Act-By-Act Synopses

by Henry W. Simon ...

An invaluable guide for both casual opera fans and aficionados, 100 Great Operas is perhaps the most comprehensive and enjoyable volume of opera stories ever written.From La Traviata to Aïda, from Carmen to Don Giovanni, here are the plots of the world’s best-loved operas, told in an engaging, picturesque, and readable manner. Written by noted opera authority Henry W. Simon, this distinctive ... Read more

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An invaluable guide for both casual opera fans and aficionados, 100 Great Operas is perhaps the most comprehensive and enjoyable volume of opera stories ever written.From La Traviata to Aïda, from Carmen to Don Giovanni, here are the plots of the world’s best-loved operas, told in an engaging, picturesque, and readable manner. Written by noted opera authority Henry W. Simon, this distinctive
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The Opera

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A fascinating look at the history and development of opera as an art form, looking at many famous examples. ... Read more

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A fascinating look at the history and development of opera as an art form, looking at many famous examples.
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The New Pocket Kobbé's Opera Book

by Earl Of Harwood ...

The New Pocket Kobbe's Complete Opera Book is the world's leading reference work on opera, and (in the words of Bernard Levin) 'no single-volume operatic guide can possibly compare with it'.Kobbe is the only book which summaries the libretti of the world's opera, describes their music and gives a history of their performance within a single volume. But it is a large and relatively expensive book. ... Read more

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The New Pocket Kobbe's Complete Opera Book is the world's leading reference work on opera, and (in the words of Bernard Levin) 'no single-volume operatic guide can possibly compare with it'.Kobbe is the only book which summaries the libretti of the world's opera, describes their music and gives a history of their performance within a single volume. But it is a large and relatively expensive book.
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The Opera Lover's Companion

by Charles Osborne ...

This engaging guide to the 175 most popular operas will enhance the experience of every opera lover. Written by a well-known authority, the book consists of entries that set each opera within the context of its composer’s career, outline the plot, discuss the music, and give relevant background information on the libretto, the staging, and the most famous and influential interpreters of the ... Read more

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This engaging guide to the 175 most popular operas will enhance the experience of every opera lover. Written by a well-known authority, the book consists of entries that set each opera within the context of its composer’s career, outline the plot, discuss the music, and give relevant background information on the libretto, the staging, and the most famous and influential interpreters of the
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Opera Theme Plot

by Rudolph Fellner ...

A comprehensive guide to opera for both beginners and connoisseurs.This book is a comprehensive guide to operas. Whether you are a novice or an experienced musician, Fellner’s book serves as an indispensable resource. Basic musical and dramatic materials accompany vocal scores of operas from the repertoire of great opera houses. With rich summaries, Fellner gives readers a rich overview of the ... Read more

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A comprehensive guide to opera for both beginners and connoisseurs.This book is a comprehensive guide to operas. Whether you are a novice or an experienced musician, Fellner’s book serves as an indispensable resource. Basic musical and dramatic materials accompany vocal scores of operas from the repertoire of great opera houses. With rich summaries, Fellner gives readers a rich overview of the
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Opera 101 Part III

by Arthur W. Ritchie ...

Part III of the series of introductory works on opera deals exclusively with Verdi and his works:Rigoletto, La Traviata, Il Trovatore, Un Ballo in Maschera, Aida, Otello, and Falstaff. ... Read more

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Part III of the series of introductory works on opera deals exclusively with Verdi and his works:Rigoletto, La Traviata, Il Trovatore, Un Ballo in Maschera, Aida, Otello, and Falstaff.
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Seventeen Famous Operas

by Ernest Newman ...

“The great composer does not set to work because he is inspired, but becomes inspired because he is working.” –Ernest NewmanIn Seventeen Famous Operas, renowned musicologist and music critic Ernest Newman goes beyond simply retelling the plots of the operas he has chosen to feature in this volume. Because for Newman, opera was theater—and he demonstrates that with his in-depth studies of the ... Read more

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“The great composer does not set to work because he is inspired, but becomes inspired because he is working.” –Ernest NewmanIn Seventeen Famous Operas, renowned musicologist and music critic Ernest Newman goes beyond simply retelling the plots of the operas he has chosen to feature in this volume. Because for Newman, opera was theater—and he demonstrates that with his in-depth studies of the
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Stories of Symphonic Music

Enriched edition. A Guide to the Meaning of Important Symphonies, Overtures, and Tone-poems from Beethoven to the Present Day

by Lawrence Gilman, Adrian Weaver ...

In "Stories of Symphonic Music," Lawrence Gilman intricately weaves narratives that illuminate the rich tapestry of orchestral compositions, transforming musical scores into vivid tales. Gilman's literary style blends eloquence with accessibility, making complex concepts of symphonic music approachable for both aficionados and novices alike. Each chapter serves as a narrative vignette, ... Read more

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In "Stories of Symphonic Music," Lawrence Gilman intricately weaves narratives that illuminate the rich tapestry of orchestral compositions, transforming musical scores into vivid tales. Gilman's literary style blends eloquence with accessibility, making complex concepts of symphonic music approachable for both aficionados and novices alike. Each chapter serves as a narrative vignette,
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