Covent Garden, the Untold Story: Dispatches from the English Culture War, 1945-2000

by Norman Lebrecht

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From 1732 until World War II, London's privately owned and operated Royal Opera House (ROH) at Covent Garden was reflective of the country it served -- the rich and noble enjoyed performances in the luxury of the theater and concert hall while the rest of the classes viewed the shows from the dimly-lit top gallery. In 1945, with Britain in financial crisis, its cities in ruins, and its citizens living on strict food and fuel rations, Covent Garden...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1555534880

ISBN13:9781555534882

Release Date:September 2001

Publisher:Northeastern University Press

Length:580 Pages

Weight:2.35 lbs.

Dimensions:1.7" x 6.3" x 9.6"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography England Europe History & Criticism Music Musical Genres Opera Performing Arts Politics & Social Sciences Theater

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