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Opera

The Basics

Denise Gallo

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English
Routledge
22 November 2005
Series: The Basics
Opera: The Basics offers an excellent introduction to four centuries of opera. Its easy to follow sections explore topics including:

the origins of opera basic terminology the history of major opera genres including: serious opera, comic opera, semi-serious opera and vernacular opera. With key notes, discography and videography, this is the ideal book for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this important musical genre.

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Imprint:   Routledge
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   272g
ISBN:   9780415970723
ISBN 10:   0415970725
Series:   The Basics
Pages:   224
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  College/higher education ,  Primary ,  A / AS level
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Denise Gallo is a Music Specialist at The Library of Congress. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Music History Division at The Catholic University of America, where she now remains an adjunct professor. She is a frequent lecturer for Washington Opera, the Baltimore Opera Company, Washington Concert Opera, and Summer Opera Theatre Company, and a contributing author to The Washington Opera Magazine and the Baltimore Opera Subscribers' Study Guide. Gallo is the author of several books, including Rossini: A Guide to Research (Routledge)

Reviews for Opera: The Basics

Clear and well-organized. -- Ellen Rosand, Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Department at Yale University


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