Opera: The Basics [Paperback]

Denise Gallo (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Basics | Publication Date: November 24, 2005

Opera: The Basics offers an excellent introduction to four centuries of opera. Its easy to follow sections explore topics including:

• the origins of opera
• basic terminology
• the history of major opera genres including: serious opera, comic opera, semi-serious opera and vernacular opera.

With key notes, discography and videography, this is the ideal book for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this important musical genre.

Editorial Reviews

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Clear and well-organized.
–Ellen Rosand, Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Department at Yale University

About the Author

Denise Gallo is a Music Specialist at The Library of Congress. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Music History Division at The Catholic University of America, where she now remains an adjunct professor. She is a frequent lecturer for Washington Opera, the Baltimore Opera Company, Washington Concert Opera, and Summer Opera Theatre Company, and a contributing author to The Washington Opera Magazine and the Baltimore Opera Subscribers' Study Guide. Gallo is the author of several books, including Rossini: A Guide to Research (Routledge)

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; New Ed edition (November 24, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415970725
• ISBN-13: 978-0415970723
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,014,198 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very strongly recommended to all newcomers of the opera scene, April 3, 2006

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This review is from: Opera: The Basics (Paperback)

Opera: The Basics by Denise Gallo (Senior Music Specialist at The Library of Congress and Adjunct Professor, Music History Division, The Catholic University of America) is an 207-page introductory reference for all performers, music, styles and performances of the generationally popular musical genre of opera. As a detailed and "user friendly" guide through the intricacies of opera, Opera: The Basics is divided into two easy-to-follow sections: Terms and Topics, and Genres, Styles and Scores. An ideal addition to academic and community library Music Studies collections, Opera: The Basics is very strongly recommended to all newcomers of the opera scene, as well as long term fans of the opera, as any reader is sure to take from this book.