The Standard Operaglass by Charles Annesley
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Annesley, Charles
English
"The Standard-Operaglass" by Charles Annesley is a reference guide focused on opera, written in the early 20th century. The work contains detailed plots and critical remarks for one hundred and fifty-one famous operas, making it a valuable resource for opera enthusiasts and critics alike. Readers can expect insights into the composers, notable char...
the author provides an overview of how the guide is structured, beginning with "Abu Hassan," a comic opera by Weber. The summary details the plot of the opera, describing the main character, Abu Hassan, who finds himself in financial trouble and concocts a scheme involving his wife to improve his situation. Following this, the opening continues with summaries of more operas, such as Meyerbeer’s "L'Africaine" and Verdi's "Aida," which are briefly outlined alongside their plots and notable elements, suggesting that the book aims to succinctly convey essential stories and themes from a vast repertoire of opera. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Kevin Young
5 months agoAt first glance, the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. Simply brilliant.
Matthew Miller
6 months agoThis download was worth it since it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I learned so much from this.
Elizabeth Lee
4 months agoIt took me a while to start, but the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
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Michael Martin
4 months agoI didn't expect much, but the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. Thanks for making this available.