{"product_id":"italian-opera-houses-and-festivals-paperback","title":"Italian Opera Houses and Festivals - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaryl Charna Lynn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMartin Stiglio\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eItalian Opera in the 18th and 19th centuries was an experience unequaled anywhere else in the world. The unique emotion, flavor, and passion that existed have yet to be attained in any other country. Opera houses in Italy are the birthplace of this great art form. They represent its beauty and richness. More than just concrete, stone, glass, and wood, they are alive, each with a character and history of its own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis work recreates the social, political, architectural, and performance histories of each house by including eyewitness accounts from Italian newspapers, journals, and books of the time. It covers more than 50 Italian opera houses and festivals, organized by their city of origin and geographic region. Each chapter is a journey back in time, beginning with the first theaters and performances in the city and concluding with an architectural description of the principal theater and a practical information guide for visitors (including hotel recommendations). The operatic activities of the main theater, including inaugurations, important performances, and world premieres, are also covered. A photospread, along with brief descriptions of opera-related sites, including the birthplaces, dwellings, and museums of Italy's greatest composers, give an even more complete portrait of the art.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaryl Charna Lynn\u003c\/b\u003e has written six books on opera houses, companies, and architecture, including \u003ci\u003eThe National Trust Guide to Great Opera Houses in America\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOpera Companies and Houses of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also a feature writer for \u003ci\u003eOpera Now\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOpera-Opera\u003c\/i\u003e. She has lectured widely on Italian opera houses, their architecture, politics, and performances, including at the Italian Cultural Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.98 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45917717102789,"sku":"9780810853591","price":119.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/qZYUF64D99780810853591.webp?v=1781323950","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/italian-opera-houses-and-festivals-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}