The New Kobbe's Opera Book (Hardcover)

The New Kobbé's Opera Book has been redesigned and extended; numerous entries have been completely rewritten, and the book now incorporates nearly two hundred new operas. Each of the nearly five hundred entries presents a full description of the work, plot synopsis, cast list, performance history, and other pertinent details. Many feature musical examples and photos. The revised edition includes important new operas, such as John Adams's Nixon in China and Harrison Birtwistle's Gawain, as well as long-forgotten or little-performed works currently undergoing revival.