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Opera|Alexandra Wilson

Opera : A Beginner's Guide

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Opera is often dismissed as outdated and excessive, and perceived to be characterised by excessive passions, sumptuous costumes, and ill-mannered divas.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.

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  • ISBN: 9781780741727
  • Publisher: Oneworld Publications
  • Imprint: Oneworld Publications
  • Date: Dec 2012
  • Seller Statement: Sold by Simon and Schuster

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