Opera
Author | : Alexandra Wilson |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2012-12-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781780741727 |
ISBN-13 | : 1780741723 |
Rating | : 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Download or read book Opera written by Alexandra Wilson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opera is often dismissed as outdated and excessive, and perceived to be characterised by excessive passions, sumptuous costumes, and ill-mannered divas. In reality, however, operas address the most fundamental and universal of human concerns - love, death, jealousy, greed, and power. Revealing the diverse reasons behind opera's lasting appeal, opera champion and expert Alexandra Wilson provides a lucid and engaging introduction to the agendas that have governed its composition, production and reception over the last four centuries, and explains the reasons behind its enduring appeal.