Opera. The definitive Illustrated Story

Immerse yourself in more than 400 years of the world's most celebrated operas and discover the fascinating stories behind them. From Monteverdi's L'Orfeo in 1607, to Cosi fan Tutte, La Bohème, and modern operas such as Brokeback Mountain, this visual guide explains musical terminology, traces historical developments and sets everything in cultural context. Explore the lives of singers such as Maria Callas, Luciano Pavarotti and Jonas Kaufmann; meet composers like Mozart, Wagner and Britten; visit the great opera houses such as La Scala, the Met in New York, and Sydney Opera House.