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A Second Book of Operas

A Second Book of Operas

A Second Book of Operas

Henry Edward Krehbiel

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2025
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Ficción histórica
ISBN:
9781434489388
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A Second Book of Operas offers insightful commentary on a range of operatic works, providing background on their composers, libretti, themes, and historical context. Written for both newcomers and enthusiasts, the book serves as a guide to understanding dramatic structure, musical motifs, and cultural significance across various celebrated operas. With clarity and critical depth, it reveals how these compositions reflect the artistic and emotional ambitions of their eras.

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