A Guide To Modern Opera: Description And Interpretation Of The Words And Music (1909)

""A Guide to Modern Opera: Description and Interpretation of the Words and Music"" is a book written by Esther Singleton and published in 1909. This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding modern opera, including both the words and music. It covers a wide range of topics related to opera, such as the history of opera, the different types of operas, and the various elements that make up an opera.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of opera. Some of the topics covered in the book include the different types of operatic voices, the role of the orchestra in opera, and the use of musical motifs to convey meaning. The book also includes a glossary of musical terms and a list of recommended operas for further study.Overall, ""A Guide to Modern Opera"" is a useful resource for anyone interested in learning more about opera. It provides a detailed and accessible introduction to the art form, making it an ideal starting point for both beginners and seasoned opera enthusiasts.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.