Italian Opera Houses and Festivals by Karyl Charna Lynn - 2005-11-01

Scarecrow Press, 2005. Paperback. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Scarecrow Press, 2005-11-01. Paperback. New.

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The Scarecrow Press,, 2005. Paperback . Very Good. Light wear otherwise very good indeed.

Paperback / softback. New. Gives an account of Opera theatres and festivals in Italy, including background and historical information, design descriptions, interesting anecdotes of performers and audiences, and pertinent travel information.

New. Italian Opera in the 18th and 19th centuries was an experience unequaled anywhere else in the world. The unique emotion, flavor, and passion that existed have yet to be attained in any other country. Opera houses in Italy are the birthplace of this great art form. They represent its beauty and richness. More than just concrete, stone, glass, and wood, they are alive, each with a character and history of its own. This work recreates the social, political, architectural, and performance histories of each house by including eyewitness accounts from Italian newspapers, journals, and books of the time. It covers more than 50 Italian opera houses and festivals, organized by their city of origin and geographic region. Each chapter is a journey back in time, beginning with the first theaters and performances in the city and concluding with an architectural description of the principal theater and a practical information guide for visitors (including hotel recommendations). The operatic activities of… Read More

Scarecrow Press, 2005-11-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Scarecrow Pr, 2005. Paperback. New. 329 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches.