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Offering a comprehensive overview of operatic works, this guide details the stories of over 120 operas, including Rossini's William Tell and Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Each entry features a clear plot summary, composer biographical sketches, and premiere dates. Spanning over three and a half centuries, the selected operas reflect a rich tapestry of cultural history, from Monteverdi to Philip Glass. Arranged alphabetically by composer, this resource is both informative and enjoyable, making it an essential companion for opera enthusiasts.
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The Metropolitan Opera, John Freeman
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- 1996
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- Title
- The Metropolitan Opera
- Subtitle
- Stories of the Great Operas
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Freeman
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Publisher
- 1996
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 500
- ISBN13
- 9780393040517
- Category
- Film
- Description
- Offering a comprehensive overview of operatic works, this guide details the stories of over 120 operas, including Rossini's William Tell and Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Each entry features a clear plot summary, composer biographical sketches, and premiere dates. Spanning over three and a half centuries, the selected operas reflect a rich tapestry of cultural history, from Monteverdi to Philip Glass. Arranged alphabetically by composer, this resource is both informative and enjoyable, making it an essential companion for opera enthusiasts.