A unique handbook to the most thrilling of art forms, spanning 400 years of music drama. Biographical sketches of over 150 composers, detailing the highlights of their careers and revealing their musical and social context.
There are entertainingaccounts of hundreds of operas, both the famous and neglected, each with a clear synopsis and lively essay. Also incisive CD reviews, covering the latest digital recordings as well as dozens of classic historical sets.
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Matthew Boyden is one of Britain's most hard-hitting music writers. He also makes regular appearances on television and radio.
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