Publisher's Synopsis
A handy, readable and easy-to-use opera guide by leading opera critic Rupert Christiansen, containing entries for over a hundred works, both familiar and unfamiliar. Features include: - snapshot plot summaries - background information on each opera - straightforward pointers to help your appreciation of the music and production - recommended recordings (CD, video and DVD) - a brief overview of the history of opera 'Highly recommended.' Sunday Telegraph
