Opera: Eyewitness Companions

Good way to begin a voyage within the opera world. After watching "This is Opera" (spanish documentary, presented by Ramon Gener) in the portuguese television I had to buy this book to complement the series. It's perfect.

Bought this as a birthday present for a friend who is a regular opera-goer. She always likes to reseach her operas well before she goes and has other books similar to this. She was very pleased with this present: she says it complements the other books she has and is very useful in giving the plots/background/history to a wide range of opera works.

For a beginner, this is an easy read to understand the world of opera.

Very pleased.

Containing essential information on many of the world's most popular / significant operas – don't leave home without a copy! Well worth the money.

Detailed but easy to use book that gives a good overview of pretty much anything you could wish to know. Interesting facts and well presented.

Very well created book!

Excellent summary and some hidden gems- good bios- great pics- usual DK quality with the usual DK facts and stats....