Eyewitness Companions: Opera - Paperback By Riding, Alan - GOOD

A beautifully matched 2-book opera reference bundle combining the best of richly illustrated modern opera coverage with a beloved classic synopsis guide — together forming an ideal opera lover's reference library. Whether you are a seasoned operagoer preparing for a new production, a newcomer seeking an accessible entry point into the art form, or a classical music enthusiast building a home reference collection, this pairing delivers everything you need to understand, appreciate, and enjoy the world of opera. Both titles are widely recommended by opera companies, music educators, and enthusiasts as essential opera reference works, and together they make a wonderful gift for any lover of classical music and the performing arts.

Books Included in This Lot (as shown in photo):

• DK Eyewitness Companions: Opera by Alan Riding & Leslie Dunton-Downer (DK Publishing) - The sumptuously illustrated DK Eyewitness Companion to opera, covering composers, synopses, legendary singers, and landmark performances in the characteristically lavish DK full-color format. Spanning the full history of opera from its Baroque origins to the present day, this is one of the most visually stunning and comprehensively accessible opera reference books available, ideal for both newcomers and experienced operagoers alike.

• 100 Great Operas and Their Stories: Act-by-Act Synopses by Henry W. Simon - The beloved classic opera synopsis guide covering 100 of the greatest operas in the repertoire with clear, engaging act-by-act plot summaries that prepare any audience member to follow and fully appreciate a live or recorded performance. A perennial favorite among opera enthusiasts for its clarity, wit, and comprehensive coverage of the standard operatic canon from Mozart and Handel through Verdi, Puccini, and Wagner.