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Opera / Alexandra Wilson.

by Wilson, Alexandra, 1973-

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Oneworld, c2010.

Opera -- Analysis, appreciation.

Oneworld beginners' guides.

9781851687336 (pbk.)

1851687335 (pbk.)

xiii, 160 p. ; 20 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. A brief history of opera -- 2. Opera on and offstage -- 3. Opera and politics -- 4. Opera and identity: gender and race.

"Rescuing opera from tired cliches, this Beginner's Guide takes us on an engaging tour of its fascinating history. Alexandra Wilson examines the factors that have shaped the composition, production, and reception of classic works; charts how they have been performed on both stage and screen; and offers an insider's take on the latest debates about politics, gender, and race in opera. Assessing the art form's place in the modern world, this insightful introduction shows that, far from being inaccessible, opera is something that everyone can enjoy."--Jacket.

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