A lavishly illustrated and tastefully designed mid?century volume, published in 1956 and spanning some 556?pages?, it offers concise plot synopses, principal?role lists and curated discographies (drawing largely on Deccas historic mid?century catalogue), accompanied by archival black?and?white photographs and contextual essaysit serves as an authoritative yet approachable handbook to operatic repertoire, production history and performance traditions.
Dimensions:
24 x 16 x 5 cm
Format:
Hardcover, cloth bound, no dust jacket
Publisher:
Werner Laurie, London