The Bel Canto Operas

The Bel Canto Operas

Paperback (30 Jan 1995)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This survey of the Bel Canto operas, an 18th-century form of opera with an emphasis on perfect technique and beautiful tone, describes the recent revival in their popularity after years of being overshadowed by later works by Verdi and Puccini. The text also provides a discussion of the operas by Rossini, Donizetti and Bellini.

Book information

ISBN: 9780413686503
Publisher: Methuen Publishing Company (Dump list)
Imprint: Methuen Publishing Company (Dump list)
Pub date:
DEWEY: 782.10945
Language: English
Number of pages: 378
Weight: 500g
Height: 234mm
Width: 152mm