Gluck and the Opera: A Study in Musical History is a book written by Ernest Newman in 1895. The book explores the life and work of Christoph Willibald Gluck, an influential composer of the 18th century. Newman delves into Gluck's early life and musical training, and examines his contributions to the development of opera. The book also explores Gluck's collaborations with librettists and his efforts to reform the opera genre, which had become overly...