{"product_id":"the-opera-lover-s-companion","title":"The Opera Lover s Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis engaging guide to the 175 most popular operas will enhance the experience of every opera lover. Written by a well-known authority  the book consists of entries that set each opera within the context of its composers career  outline the plot  discuss the music  and give relevant background information on the libretto  the staging  and the most famous and influential interpreters of the principal roles. In addition  the entries recount details of the first performance and subsequent performance history and provide guidance on the relative quality of available recordings. Aimed at opera lovers and committed newcomers rather than specialists  The Opera-Lovers Companion doesnot set out to cover every opera but only those most frequently encountered in opera houses or on recordings. Although the book is dominated by the five great opera composersMozart  Verdi  Wagner  Puccini  and Straussfifty-eight other composers are also represented. It is always more pleasurable to go to the opera with a knowledgeable and experienced companion. If you cant  youll want to take this book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964027826229,"sku":"ByrdShop_0300104405","price":27.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780300104400.jpg?v=1770445923","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-opera-lover-s-companion","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}