Opera: The Basics

Opera: The Basics PDF Author: Denise Gallo
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136088024
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 214

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Book Description
Opera: The Basics offers an excellent introduction to four centuries of opera. Its easy to follow sections explore topics including: the origins of opera basic terminology the 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.