Includes Music from the Great Operas on CD.
Welcome to the world of opera. As the curtain rises the audience is transported to another world of action, passion and spectacle. Stirring music, stunning scenery and dramatic plots make a visit to the opera an experience never to be forgotten.
This book and CD package introduces the reader to the world of opera, from the very beginnings of opera through to classical opera, grand opera and modern opera. The famous opera houses of today and the exacting task of putting on a performance are discussed along with stories from the operas.
Written in association with the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in London, with material from its extensive archives, this informative guide is the ideal introduction to this unique and extravagant art form.
