This is the seventh annual edition of the guide Music & Opera Around the World. First appearing in 1996, its circulation has grown year on year as its unrivalled coverage of international opera and music events makes it the established reference publication in its field. The guide gives a complete overview of the season listing more than 20,000 operas and concerts at 330 major venues in 38 countries, making it by far the most comprehensive edition to date. The first part of the guide lists programme and booking details by opera house and concert hall - from Amsterdam to New York, from Florence to Berlin, from San Francisco to London, Paris or Vienna; the second section presents the international calendar from September 2002 to the end of July 2003, listed per country, city, and venue, with details on each performance including: principal works, conductors and soloists, and stage directors for opera productions. Although extraordinarily detailed, two user-friendly indexes make it quick and easy to use.