Opera: The Basics

<p><em>Opera: The Basics</em> offers an excellent introduction to four centuries of opera. Its easy to follow sections explore topics including:</p><ul> <li>the origins of opera</li> <li>basic terminology</li> <li>the history of major opera genres including: serious opera comic opera semi-serious opera and vernacular opera.</li> </ul><p>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.</p>