Kobbé's Illustrated Opera Book

Kobbé's Illustrated Opera Book

Author: George Lascelles Earl of Harewood

Publisher: Random House (UK)

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 9780370313009

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This is an introduction for newcomers to the world of opera and follows 26 of the world's best-loved operas, illustrated in colour and black and white, providing a list of characters, a summary of the plot and musical structure, a brief performance history of the piece and a short critical appraisal.


Opera

Opera

Author: Guy A. Marco

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-05-03

Total Pages: 655

ISBN-13: 113557801X

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Opera is the only guide to the research writings on all aspects of opera. This second edition presents 2,833 titles--over 2,000 more than the first edition--of books, parts of books, articles and dissertations with full bibliographic descriptions and critical annotations. Users will find the core literature on the operas of 320 individual composers and details of operatic life in 43 countries. All relevant works through to November 1999 have been considered, covering more than fifteen years of literature since the first edition was published.


Joyce's Grand Operoar

Joyce's Grand Operoar

Author: Matthew John Caldwell Hodgart

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9780252065576

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In Joyce's Grand Operoar, two internationally respected Joyce scholars join forces to present over 3,000 of Joyce's opera allusions as they appear in Finnegans Wake. Ruth Bauerle's long, richly detailed, and often amusing introduction critically interprets Joyce's life and work in terms of its operatic and literary interconnections. The resulting volume will delight both opera lovers and Joyceans.


A Dictionary of Opera Characters

A Dictionary of Opera Characters

Author: Joyce Bourne Kennedy

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 0199550395

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A unique reference work containing over 2,500 A-Z entries on operatic characters. Includes synopses for over 200 operas and operettas, as well as feature articles written by well-known personalities from the world of opera, including Plácido Domingo and Dame Janet Baker. It is an essential book for anyone with an interest in opera.


Library Resources for Singers, Coaches, and Accompanists

Library Resources for Singers, Coaches, and Accompanists

Author:

Publisher: Greenwood

Published: 1998-07-23

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13:

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Designed to aid the student, librarian, teacher, or professional singer, this annotated bibliography provides access to more than 500 books, journals, and electronic resources. Included as well are chapters listing dictionaries and encyclopedias for opera and musical theater, biographical sources, guides to vocal literature and repertoire, and resources for vocal pedagogy and for the stage. Equally helpful are sources that list plots and synopses, translations, diction, travel and education. Providing ready access to a variety of topics and resources necessary for vocal study, this important reference will introduce music students to reliable, essential sources for their study, assist teachers and coaches in finding reference tools, and assist reference librarians in locating sources for patrons. The alphabetical organization within subject makes this reference easy to understand and easy to access. Three indexes allow for convenient cross-referencing.


Bravo! Brava! A Night at the Opera

Bravo! Brava! A Night at the Opera

Author: Anne Siberell

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 0195139666

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Introduces the directors, musicians, designers, stagehands and many other people who make the magic happen. Singers work with all others to create a performance.


Handbook of Reference Sources and Services for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries

Handbook of Reference Sources and Services for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries

Author: Margaret I. Nicholas

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1996-07

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 0788131435

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Lists over 750 sources focusing on the reference needs of adults. The primary objective was to select quality reference tools which cover many different topics. Topics include general works, biography, philosophy, religion, language, literature, visual arts, applied sciences, sports and recreation, home life, social customs and education.