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Opera portrays the pieces included in their historical context and highlights key events in the history of music as well as important performances and interpretations. All important details including everything from the characters, sequences of scenes, and premieres through to examples of the sheet music for important motifs and popular songs can be researched. Sorted alphabetically by composer, the volume is a clearly organized reference work for fans of classical operas and modern opera - from Monteverdi to Handel, from Mozart and Britten to Stockhausen. The appendix includes an index of names, subjects, and musical notation as well as a chronological overview of the premieres and additional research tools, making researching facts and interesting details from the world of musical theater child's play.
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