{"product_id":"french-opera-a-short-history","title":"French Opera","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench opera is second only to Italian opera in the length, breadth, and diversity of its history. Yet most people, if asked to come up with titles, could mention only a handful of titles—\u003ci\u003eCarmen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFaust\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePelleas et Melisande\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSamson et Dalila\u003c\/i\u003e—a small list for an operatic tradition that began in the seventeenth century and is still very much alive.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eThis book provides a full, single-volume account of opera in France from its origins to the present day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVincent Giroud looks at the leading composers, from Lully to Messiaen and beyond; at the development of French operatic form and style; at performance, performers, and audience; and at the impact of French opera beyond France’s borders. Lovers of opera will find this an ideal companion to their appreciation of the form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yale University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32094758797395,"sku":"","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780300117653.jpg?v=1765947646","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/french-opera-a-short-history","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}