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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

""A Book of Operas: Their Histories, Their Plots and Their Music"" is a comprehensive guide to the world of opera written by Henry Edward Krehbiel. The book provides detailed accounts of the histories, plots, and music of some of the most famous operas in the Western canon, from... Read Full Overview

"A Book of Operas" from Henry Edward Krehbiel. American music critic and musicologist (1854-1923).

""A Book of Operas: Their Histories, Their Plots and Their Music"" by Henry Edward Krehbiel is a comprehensive guide to the world of opera. The book delves into the histories of various operas, detailing the composers, librettists, and performers involved in their creation. It... Read Full Overview

A Book of Operas Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music by Henry Edward Krehbiel nor Angrisani (Don Basilio), and Signor Crivelli, the younger (Fiorello). The opera was given twenty-three times in a season of seventy-nine nights, and the receipts ranged from $1843 on the... Read Full Overview