Icons of Opera

by Matthew Boyden

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As we move into the 21st century opera is enjoying a popular revival. Since its birth in the late 1500s, opera has generally suffered from the misconception that only the privileged few, educated in the language and musical traditions of an elitist art form, could enjoy the genre. Today, however, mass culture has embraced opera -- witness the phenomenon of the Three Tenors -- and has excited ordinary people with a passion for music that synthesizes...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:157145294X

ISBN13:9781571452948

Release Date:August 2001

Publisher:Thunder Bay Press (CA)

Length:176 Pages

Weight:2.35 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 9.3" x 11.3"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Classical Composers & Musicians Education & Reference History & Criticism Music Musical Genres Opera Performing Arts Reference

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