The Standard Operas: Their Plots, Their Music And Their Composers is a comprehensive guide to some of the most famous operas of all time. Written by George Upton, a music critic and historian, this book provides detailed summaries of the plots of over 100 operas, along with information about their composers and the music they created.The book is divided into two parts. The first section provides an overview of the history of opera, including its origins, development, and major trends. Upton also discusses the various types of operas, such as comic opera, grand opera, and opera buffa, and explains the differences between them.The second part of the book is devoted to individual operas. Each entry includes a brief biography of the composer, a synopsis of the plot, and a discussion of the music, including notable arias and ensembles. Upton also provides historical context for each opera, explaining its significance and influence on the genre as a whole.The operas covered in the book range from classics like Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro and Verdi's La Traviata to lesser-known works like Gounod's Faust and Massenet's Werther. The book also includes an index of composers and operas, making it easy to find specific information.Overall, The Standard Operas: Their Plots, Their Music And Their Composers is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in opera, whether they are a seasoned fan or a newcomer to the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
