Understanding Italian Opera 1st Edition

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Understanding Italian Opera - A "Western" genre with global reach, it is where music and drama come together in unique ways......

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Opera is often regarded as the pinnacle of high art. A "Western" genre with global reach, it is where music and drama come together in unique ways, supported by stellar singers and spectacular scenic effects. Yet it is also patently absurd -- why should anyone break into song on the dramatic
stage? -- and shrouded in mystique. In this engaging and entertaining guide, renowned music scholar Tim Carter...

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