The Gilded Stage: A Social History of Opera
by Daniel Snowman
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The Gilded Stage is a comprehensive tour of the world of opera. From its origins in the courts of northern Italy, to its internationally recognised position in modern culture, Snowman explores the social history of opera houses and impresarios, composers and patrons, artists and audiences. Even the most flamboyant composers could scarcely have imagined the global reach of opera in our own times. More opera is performed, financed, seen, heard, filmed and broadcast than ever show more before, and the world's leading performers are worshipped and paid like pop stars. Yet the art form i show lessTags
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- Music, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
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- 306.48409 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Social Behavior - Dating, Marriage, Divorce Specific aspects of culture Recreation and performing arts Music, dance, theater
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- ML1700 .S66 — Music Literature on music Literature on music History and criticism Vocal music
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