THE KNOWLEDGE: OPERA by Dennis Marks ( 9781849496223 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

THE KNOWLEDGE: OPERA

By:

Dennis Marks

Format:

Hardback

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£10.00

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ISBN 10:

1849496226

ISBN 13:

9781849496223

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Publisher:

QUADRILLE PUBLISHING LTD

Pub. date:

10 September, 2015

Pages:

160

Description:

Dennis Marks showcases this most thrilling of art forms with his knowledge of opera's history, structure and singers.

Synopsis:

Opera is all about intense emotion, magical music and overwhelming theatrical spectacle. In this exciting new guide, the many myths that surround opera are exploded, while its transformation from inaccessible high art to affordable, dramatically realistic and easy-to-encounter drama is revealed. The powerful principal players in the opera world - the maestros, superstar divas and directors - are examined in fascinating detail, and questions are asked of opera's future in a world where such extravagant entertainment can seem at odds with the rest of today's popular culture. Whether you are completely new to the genre or a regular opera-goer wanting to learn more, Opera makes for essential reading.

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B-W graphics throughout

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Quadrille Publishing Ltd

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