Publisher's Synopsis
The Victor Book of the Opera: Stories of One-Hundred Operas is a book published by the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1913. It is a comprehensive guide to one hundred of the most famous operas of all time, including works by composers such as Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, and Puccini. The book provides detailed synopses of each opera, as well as information about the composer, librettist, and premiere performance. It also includes illustrations, photographs, and biographical sketches of famous singers and conductors associated with each opera. The Victor Book of the Opera was intended to be used as a reference guide for opera lovers and music students, as well as a promotional tool for the Victor Talking Machine Company, which was a leading producer of phonographs and recordings at the time. The book reflects the company's commitment to promoting classical music and opera to a wider audience, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and repertoire of opera.With Five-Hundred Illustrations And Descriptions Of One-Thousand Victor Opera Records.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
