The Chronicle of Opera
Year-by-year Four Centuries of Music, Performance and Recording
Michael Raeburn
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| ‘An intelligent and gloriously illustrated account of opera’s rise and rise’ | | – The Independent |
• This continuous chronology covers the whole history of opera
• Includes fascinating anecdotes and quotations about legendary
performers and performances and the reception of new works
• Authentic illustrations, many in colour, reveal the spectacle
of opera in all its variety
• Key historical dates set the operas in context
• A comprehensive reference section includes biographies, a timeline, opera premières, a glossary, a discography and a guide to further reading
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|  |  | | | | Revised Edition | | ISBN 0500286671 | | ISBN-13 978-0500286678 | | | | 28.0 x 21.8 cm | | Paperback | | 260pp | | 333 illustrations, 100 in colour | | First published 2007 | | | | £16.95 | | | |  | | | | 
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