Description
The Standard Operaglass
Author: Charles Annesley
Hard cover, good condition. Inscribed in 1908.
The Standard Operaglass by Charles Annesley is a classic reference work for opera lovers, first published in the late nineteenth century and expanded through numerous revised editions. It provides detailed summaries of the plots of famous operas, together with critical comments, biographical information about composers, dates of composition and first performances, and background notes to help audiences better understand the works. The book covers a wide range of the operatic repertoire, including works by composers such as Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Rossini, Puccini, and Meyerbeer, making it a practical companion for concertgoers and students of opera before the widespread availability of recordings and modern programme notes. Later editions, including the 1920 edition, expanded the guide to include summaries of 235 celebrated operas and updated critical material.
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