The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Opera (Oxford Paperback Reference)

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Opera (Oxford Paperback Reference)

by Harold Rosenthal (Editor), John Warrack (Editor), Ewan West (Primary Contributor)

Synopsis

Derived from the full Oxford Dictionary of Opera , this is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of opera available in paperback. Fully revised for this new edition, with over 3,500 entries, it is designed to be accessible to all those who enjoy opera, whether at the opera-house or on record. * Composers and their works * Singers and their notable performances * Plot summaries and separate entries for well-known roles, arias, and choruses * Leading conductors, producers, and designers * Opera companies and festivals This book is intended for opera-goers; opera and music enthusiasts.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 586
Edition: 3
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Published: 01 May 1996

ISBN 10: 0192800280
ISBN 13: 9780192800282

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About the Authors
John Warrack was University Lecturer in Music and Fellow at Oxford University. He is the author of a number of books including, Carl Maria von Weber and Tchaikovsky. Evan West was Junior Research Fellow at Oxford University.