The Standard Light Operas, Their Plots And Their Music - George Upton Putnam

The Standard Light Operas, Their Plots And Their Music: A Handbook (1902) by George Putnam Upton is a comprehensive guide to the most popular light operas of the time. The book provides detailed information about the plots, characters, and music of over 100 operas, including works by Gilbert and Sullivan, Offenbach, and Strauss. Each opera is presented with a brief synopsis of the story, a list of the main characters, and a detailed analysis of the music, including the most famous arias and ensembles. The book also includes historical and cultural context for each opera, as well as biographical information about the composers and librettists. Written in a clear and accessible style, The Standard Light Operas, Their Plots And Their Music: A Handbook is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and repertoire of light opera.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781437339543