The New Grove name is one of the most prestigious imprints of music reference books in the world. Already the publisher of The New Grove Book of Operas, St. Martin's is now making these exhaustive volumes on Mozart and Puccini and their operas available in two beautiful packages at an affordable price. The books have been written by renowned authorities from around the world, and are illustrated with music examples and halftones. Each begins with an introduction by Stanley Sadie and offers: -- A chronology of the composer ...
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The New Grove name is one of the most prestigious imprints of music reference books in the world. Already the publisher of The New Grove Book of Operas, St. Martin's is now making these exhaustive volumes on Mozart and Puccini and their operas available in two beautiful packages at an affordable price. The books have been written by renowned authorities from around the world, and are illustrated with music examples and halftones. Each begins with an introduction by Stanley Sadie and offers: -- A chronology of the composer's life and operas -- Synopses and expert appreciations of the operas -- A glossary of operatic terms -- An index for easy reference In addition, both volumes offer information on the librettists with whom Mozart and Puccini collaborated, as well as on the most significant singers, conductors, and directors who have specialized in their work. These are the perfect books for any opera lover to have at the heart of the opera season.
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1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered blue cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (Fine in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. xiv + 238, illus with b&w plates (no inscriptions).
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Fine in Fine jacket. Not ex-lib. Hardcover in blue cloth, in blue illustrated jacket, 8vo. xiv + 238pp. Glossary, reading list, index of role names. Eight b/w plates. Fine/Fine. Book and jacket are as new: clean, tight, square and unmarked. Jacket in Brodart.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 6x1x9; Minor shelf wear to binding. Light soiling on edges of text block. Text and images unmarked. The dust jacket shows some light handling, in a mylar cover.