This 2003 Companion is a fascinating and accessible exploration of the world of grand opera. Through this volume a team of scholars and writers on opera examine

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The first comprehensive attempt to map the current field of opera studies by leading scholars in the discipline.

A collection of specially commissioned essays investigating the extraordinary diversity of twentieth-century opera.

The perfect accompaniment to courses on eighteenth-century opera for both students and teachers, this Companion is a definitive reference resource.