OPERA TUNES TO REMEMBER Florence M. Clark 1954
Opera has a twofold appeal: the human one of exciting characters and actions in a picturesque setting, and the musical voice and orchestra. No wonder then that opera exerts a strong fascination. The present book tells the story of nearly a score of famous operas as diverse as Bizet’s Carmen with its romantic passions and Rutland Boughton’s The Immortal Hour with its mystic beauty….
Musical scores and words exampled throughout.
For many centuries music and acting have gone together to make what is known as opera…
This book is punched with so many different operas a must have for any opera buff. Or those who would like to learn more about the world of opera.
Book: Slim Hardback Book
Language: English
Dust Jacket: Yes reinforced to prevent further deterioration.
Condition: Gifted fountain pen ink name dated 1955 – clipped dj though not price -
Publisher: NELSON
Publication Date: 1954
First Published: August 1943
Printed:
Illustrations: Small black and white vignettes – Illustrated by Helen Monro
Pages: 104
Dimensions: 8 ½” x 6”
Weight: 250g
ISBN: Not Applicable Pre ISBN
SKU JT315 365