Opera; its story told through the lives and works of its foremost composers.

Traces the history of the opera discussing important composers and their works from the sixteenth century to the present day. Includes a glossary of operatic terms.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ewen, David, 1907-1985
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : F. Watts, 1972.
Series:Ewen, David, 1907- Mainstreams of music ; v. 1.
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Description
Summary:Traces the history of the opera discussing important composers and their works from the sixteenth century to the present day. Includes a glossary of operatic terms.
Physical Description:264 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
ISBN:0531025780