Back in print in a new edition, The Opera Companion has established
itself over the years as a classic reference book for opera lovers,
whether devoted or casual. Synopses of 47 of the most frequently
performed operas (18 composers) are given with key words to clue
the listener in to the action and musical descriptions designed for
those who cannot read music. A catalog of major operas lists
composer, librettist, and date and place of first performance. It
explains the techniques of opera in chapters on the overture,
melody, aria, and recitative, with a description of the human voice
as both an artistic and mechanical instrument. The book also
includes a short history of opera, told chiefly in terms of the
audience and its behavior, and offers a glossary to be read for
enjoyment as well as information.
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