Routledge Chronology of Opera (Hardcover)

The Routledge Chronology of Opera, 1735-2000 gives a year by year accounting of all major operas. Organized by premiere date, it lists the opera's name, composer, and place of premiere, with original cast lists; gives a plot summary and related notes of interest; lists major modern revivals (when appropriate), with cast lists; and gives modern recordings on CD, video, or DVD. No other work offers so much information in such easy-to-use format. Users for this chronology will be able to trace the history of opera performance in the West. It will help place into context major operatic works by showing what other works were performed during the period; trace production histories; and offer perspective on the opera world as it developed through its golden years. In addition to the main chronology, the book will be indexed by composer and work titles. This book should appeal to major music libraries and students of opera history.