Understanding Italian Opera

Understanding Italian Opera
Author: Tim Carter
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2015
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0190247940

Opera has long fascinated creative artists and audiences alike. It is often regarded as the pinnacle of high art, yet it is also shrouded in mystique. Understanding Italian Opera unravels its many layers by looking closely at five of the most enduring and emblematic Italian operas from Monteverdi to Puccini.

A History of Opera

A History of Opera
Author: Burton D. Fisher
Publisher: Opera Journeys Publishing
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2005
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1930841981

A comprehensive history of opera that traces each milestone in opera history from the 16th century Camerata through the next 400 years, and featurrd in depth analysis of all important genres: the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras, Bel Canto, Opera Buffa, German Romanticism, Wagner and music drama, Verismo, Impressionism, Expressionism, Serialism, and much more.

Handel

Handel
Author: Donald Burrows
Publisher: OUP USA
Total Pages: 652
Release: 2012-06-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0199737363

Handel was a defining figure of the late Baroque era, perhaps best known for bringing the oratorio form to an English-speaking audience. This insightful study brings to life the glory of his artistry, his elusive personality and the flavour of his time.