{"product_id":"opera-herbert-kupferberg","title":"Opera  - Herbert Kupferberg","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eTitle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eOpera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eHerbert Kupferberg\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"400\"\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eNewsweek Books\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Year: \u003c\/strong\u003e1972 Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"476\"\u003ePages \u0026amp; Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e190 pages · Hardcover · 7.5 × 10.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eHerbert Kupferberg’s \u003cem data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eOpera\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterfully crafted guide that invites readers into the grandeur, emotion, and artistry of opera. First published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e1972 by Newsweek Books\u003c\/strong\u003e, this substantial \u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003ehardcover edition\u003c\/strong\u003e spans \u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e190 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e and measures \u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e7.5 × 10.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining intellectual depth with visual allure.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eKupferberg—an esteemed music critic known for his clear, engaging style—charts opera’s journey from its origins in Renaissance Italy through the great works of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. He introduces readers to the genius of Monteverdi, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Strauss, and beyond, while illuminating the singers, conductors, and designers who shaped the art form’s enduring magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eThe book is enhanced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003evivid photographs, historical illustrations, and production stills\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering an inside view of legendary performances and iconic theaters. Kupferberg discusses the interplay of librettos, orchestration, and stagecraft, revealing how music, drama, and design merge to produce the immersive spectacle of opera.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eBeyond its historical narrative, \u003cem data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eOpera\u003c\/em\u003e functions as an authoritative reference, presenting accessible analyses of musical styles, vocal techniques, and theatrical innovations. Its sturdy hardcover format makes it a lasting resource for libraries, music students, opera enthusiasts, and collectors alike. As a gift or personal treasure, this handsome volume celebrates a tradition that continues to enchant audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003eComprehensive history of opera by Herbert Kupferberg\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003ePublished by Newsweek Books, 1972 edition\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003e190 pages enriched with photographs and illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003eElegant \u003cstrong data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003ehardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e format (7.5 × 10.5 in) ideal for long-term use\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003ePerfect for students, historians, collectors, and opera fans\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621315641587,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2922\/2643\/files\/11afbfe1-IMG_4520-scaled.jpg?v=1790941630","url":"https:\/\/collegestreetbook.in\/products\/opera-herbert-kupferberg","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}