Opera (Classic FM Handy Guides Series)

by Robert Weinberg

Overview

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.,

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783960484
Publisher:	Elliott & Thompson
Publication date:	04/01/2015
Series:	Classic FM Handy Guides Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	4.50(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Robert Weinberg is On Air editor at Classic FM. He has written a regular film music page in Classic FM Magazine, as well as writing television scripts, including a 10-part series on SkyArts, presented by Vanessa-Mae. He is the author of The Classic FM Handy Guide: Film Music and Opera.