Understanding Italian Opera

by Tim Carter

Opera is often regarded as the pinnacle of high art. A "Western" genre with global reach, it is where music and drama come together in unique ways, supported by stellar singers and spectacular scenic effects. Yet it is also patently absurd -- why should anyone break into song on the dramatic stage? -- and shrouded in mystique. In this engaging and entertaining guide, renowned music scholar Tim Carter unravels its many layers to offer a thorough introduction...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190247940
• ISBN13: 9780190247942
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.3"