Opera in Italy Today: A Guide - Softcover

Rossi, Nick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0931340772 ISBN 13: 9780931340772

Publisher: Amadeus Press, 1995

Synopsis

Opera in Italy Today offers a panorama of Italy's dynamic operatic scene. Descriptive text and evocative illustrations recreate not only Italy's historic major houses - including La Scala, the San Carlo, and La Fenice - but also her most important regional theaters. Ten of Italy's most famous opera festivals, including the Puccini, the Bellini, the Donizetti, and the Rossini, are discussed in detail as well, and more than twenty others are listed with address, season, and ticket information. A brief history of each opera house and venue, along with cartelloni of recent seasons, lets the opera lover know who has conducted and performed there in the past. For the armchair fan, discographies and bibliographies are provided. The book also includes a chapter on the La Scala Theatrical Museum, a chapter on children's opera, and a concluding chapter, "Opportunities for Young Singers," rich in information on Italian workshops, programs, and contests for aspiring young vocalists. Finally, lucky visitors to Italy will find the glossary of Italian words and phrases most useful during their travels.

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Synopsis

A panorama of Italy's operatic scene, describing not only Italy's major houses but also her regional theatres. Ten of the Italian opera festivals, including the Puccini, the Bellini, the Donizetti and the Rossini, are discussed.

Edition details

• Publisher: Amadeus Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0931340772
• ISBN 13: 9780931340772
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 424