Ballad And English Opera

By Henry C. Lahee

Book Overview

Ballad and English Opera is a book written by Henry C. Lahee. The book explores the history and development of English opera and ballads. It provides readers with an in-depth analysis of the characteristics of ballads and their evolution into English opera. The author discusses the different types of ballads, such as narrative, lyric, and dramatic, and how they influenced the creation of English opera. The book also includes biographical information on prominent composers and performers of English opera, such as Henry Purcell and George Frideric Handel. Lahee's work is a comprehensive guide to the history of English opera and ballads and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the genre's evolution.THIS 62 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Grand Opera in America, by Henry C. Lahee. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417906642.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425475833
• ISBN13: 9781425475833
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"