A Critical History of Opera

This comprehensive history of opera covers its development from its origins in the baroque period to the 20th century, with detailed examinations of individual composers, schools, and stylistic trends. With music criticism, cultural commentary, and historical context, this book is a must-read for opera lovers and historians alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.