Author(s): Edited by Andras Batta

Music and Film

This magnificent 928 page volume, with 1500 illustrations, will help a new generation of opera-goers discover the fascination and vividness of opera. It contains a work-by-work guide to 338 operas by 124 composers. Written by a team of international experts, the texts describe the origins of each opera, explore aspects of the music, instrumentation and stage realization, and recall some notable performers.