The World of the Castrati: The History of an Extraordinary Operatic Phenomenon

By Patrick Barbier

Book Overview

For two centuries, the castrati were the darlings of the operatic stage. They enjoyed the adulation of European society, were patronised by royalty and were the pop stars of their era. How did the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0285633090
• ISBN13: 9780285633094
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Souvenir Pr Ltd
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.0"