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The book offers detailed analyses of 25 operas by renowned composers such as Mozart, Wagner, Verdi, and Puccini, enhancing readers' understanding of each opera's plot, music, and historical context. It serves as a valuable resource for both opera aficionados and novices, featuring insightful commentary that enriches the appreciation of the genre. Additionally, it presents cultural elements, such as the story of Lakme, a Brahmin priest's daughter, set against the backdrop of British colonialism in India, adding depth to the exploration of operatic themes.
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A Second Book Of Operas, Henry Edward Krehbiel
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- A Second Book Of Operas
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry Edward Krehbiel
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9781419103162
- Description
- The book offers detailed analyses of 25 operas by renowned composers such as Mozart, Wagner, Verdi, and Puccini, enhancing readers' understanding of each opera's plot, music, and historical context. It serves as a valuable resource for both opera aficionados and novices, featuring insightful commentary that enriches the appreciation of the genre. Additionally, it presents cultural elements, such as the story of Lakme, a Brahmin priest's daughter, set against the backdrop of British colonialism in India, adding depth to the exploration of operatic themes.