Bravo! Brava! a Night at the Opera: Behind the Scenes with Composers, Cast, and Crew

by Anne Siberell and Frederica von Stade

Book Overview

A delightful introduction to opera, Bravo Brava A Night at the Opera teaches elementary school children what opera is by showing how it is made. "Who writes the words?", "Who makes an opera happen? "Who is backstage?"--these questions and more are answered with easy-to-understand explanations and are illustrated with whimsical watercolors by the author. From composer, choreographer, and costume designers to the conductor, lighting and special effects...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195139666
• ISBN13: 9780195139662
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.4" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6