This comic opera is based on Henry Fielding’s classic novel ’The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling’. Featuring music by ......more

This captivating opera tells the story of Azara, a brave warrior trying to save her people from the dangers of the Aztec......more

Otto Jahn and Sir George Grove provide a detailed biography of the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in this book, accompa......more

Jean de Reszke was one of the greatest singers of the golden age of opera, and this book provides a fascinating window i......more

This landmark opera is a landmark of English Romanticism, telling the story of a young woman who is kidnapped from her g......more

The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein is a classic comic opera written by Jacques Offenbach, with a libretto by Henri Meilhac ......more

Relive the glory of the Metropolitan Opera’s 1895 season with this fascinating souvenir book, filled with photos, illust......more

La ópera clásica de Vincenzo Bellini, con el libreto de Felice Romani. La trama sigue la historia de la tragedia del dru......more

This classic opera libretto tells the story of the downfall of the gods, based on Norse mythology. The work is the third......more

This beautiful and haunting opera by Baldassare Galuppi and Gaetano Roccaforte tells the story of Antigone, the daughter......more

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the writers and plots of various famous operas. Whether you’re a seasoned op......more

A fascinating exploration of the ways in which music both reflects and is influenced by the natural world. Written by on......more

This fascinating book provides an inside look at the world of opera in the early 20th century. Through personal intervie......more

This beloved Italian opera tells the story of a tragic love triangle set along the Seine River in Paris. Filled with lus......more

An Italian opera about Alexander the Great’s conquest of India, with a libretto by Pietro Metastasio and music composed ......more

Princess Ida is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Sullivan and libretto by Gilbert. It satirizes feminist ideals ......more

This book is a collection of reminiscences about the Italian opera scene in England from 1773 to 1823. The author, Earl ......more

This classic French opera tells the tale of a humble juggler who seeks to honor the Virgin Mary through his art. Despite......more

Experience the thrilling story of Samson and Delilah brought to life in this spectacular opera composed by Camille Saint......more

This fascinating book explores the impact of nationalism on opera composition in England during the 19th and 20th centur......more

The Prophet is a captivating opera with a dramatic storyline filled with love, deceit, and religious fervor. The music i......more

This book provides a fascinating account of the history of Christopher Columbus and his voyages to the New World. It tak......more

A compelling tale of love and betrayal set in the mythical world of ancient Greece. This opera tells the story of Ariadn......more

Discover the fascinating story behind the first American opera to achieve true success. This in-depth biography explores......more

This beautiful book presents the complete music and libretto of the beloved Italian opera, ’Martha’. Featuring a clear a......more

This operetta is a romantic and comedic romp set in 19th century Vienna. It tells the story of a young banker who falls ......more

This lighthearted opera tells the classic tale of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men as they fight against the corrupt......more

This romantic opera tells the story of a young girl named Mignon and her journey of self-discovery. With music composed ......more

This is a beautiful and poignant opera that tells the story of Cleopatra’s last night before her death. The music is hau......more

A critical edition of Wagner’s beloved opera, exploring the piece’s themes of love and sacrifice. This work has been sel......more

Beitrge Zur Kritik Des Lohengrin is a fascinating study of Richard Wagner’s Lohengrin. Written by musical scholar Ernst ......more

A comprehensive guide to some of the most famous operas ever written. Krehbiel provides detailed synopses of each work, ......more

Dies ist das Libretto der bekannten Oper ’The Miracle’, die im Jahre 1911 in London uraufgeführt wurde. Das Stück behand......more

This delightful comic opera by Franz von Suppé follows the adventures of a young Bulgarian girl named Fatinitza as she t......more

This book proposes a plan for establishing an Italian opera company in London in the late 18th century. The author argue......more

This book tells the story of the famous opera composed by Richard Wagner, Les Maîtres Chanteurs de Nuremberg. It provide......more

A Maid and a Myth is a charming operetta that tells the story of a young couple, who fall in love despite overwhelming o......more

This book is a collection of essays and critiques about famous European singers of the past. The authors, both experts i......more

This classic French tale of love and honor comes to life in Walter Damrosch’s celebrated opera. With its soaring melodie......more

This opera is a true masterpiece of the genre, featuring incredible music and a compelling story that will leave you bre......more

Originally performed in Paris in 1831, ’Zampa, or the Marble Bride’ is a popular opera with a beautifully crafted score.......more

A libretto for the classic German opera, featuring a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set in the idyllic countrysi......more

This Italian opera tells the story of Alfred the Great, the King of Wessex who fiercely defended his kingdom against inv......more

Follow the antics of Figaro and his friends in this beloved comic opera by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. With m......more

A guide to the music-drama ’Parsifal’, including its origin, story, and music, by Richard Aldrich, a prominent music cri......more

This libretto is the dramatic and musical story of Paolo and Francesca, a tragic love tale, based on Dante’s Inferno. Or......more

This stunning three-act opera by Étienne de Jouy and Gaspare Spontini tells the story of a young woman who must choose b......more

This collection of opera songs features works performed by some of the most iconic male tenors in history. From Pavarott......more

This edition of Edward Fitzball’s beloved opera includes the complete libretto, as well as an introduction and contextua......more

This unique operetta tells the story of David, the son of Jesse, and his journey from a peasant to a prophet. Filled wit......more

Follow the dramatic story of love and betrayal in Donizetti’s grand opera of La Favorita. This libretto includes both En......more

Experience the thrilling tragedy of Semiramide, queen of Babylon, in this classic opera by Gaetano Rossi. With its rich ......more

La Reine de Golconde is a beautiful opera that tells the story of a queen’s love for a prince. The music is lush and rom......more

The Temple Dancer is a one-act opera by John Adam Hugo with a libretto by Jutta Bell-Ranske. Set in ancient India, the o......more

With its detailed synopses, historical context, and musical analysis, Scott-Gatty’s guide to the operatic canon is an in......more

This edition of Flotow’s opera Marta contains the full Italian libretto with an English translation, as well as the musi......more

In this delightful oral history, Caroline Crawford and Donald Ive Pippin recount the colorful history of the Pocket Oper......more

Campanone is a zarzuela, or Spanish operetta, in three acts that draws on the melodies of Giuseppe Mazza’s Italian opera......more

Experience the captivating story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal through this stunning libretto. James Barry’s powerf......more

El Capitan is a comic opera with music by John Philip Sousa and a libretto by Charles Klein. Set in 17th-century Peru, i......more

A collection of three of Maeterlinck’s plays that explore themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural. Pélléas et Mél......more

This book brings together the librettos for two of the most significant works of Italian opera, Zanetto and Cavalleria R......more

Originally composed and performed in French, Dolly is a charming and witty opera that tells the story of a young couple ......more

This classic American opera tells the story of a Native American woman named Shanewis, who falls in love with an America......more

This book is a guide to Richard Wagner’s famous opera cycle The Ring of the Nibelung. Translated by E. von Wolzogen, it ......more

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the great opera classics. The author examines each opera’s historical context......more

This book tells the story of the life of Maria Malibran, a Spanish born opera singer who fascinated audiences in Europe ......more

Fair Rosamond was a popular opera that debuted in London in 1837. The story is based on the legend of Rosamund Clifford,......more

Opera lovers rejoice! This volume contains a series of insightful essays on some of the greatest operas in history. From......more

Experience the joy and heartache of love as told through the beautiful music of Giacomo Puccini in La Rondine. This oper......more

An indispensable reference book for lovers of opera, The Standard Operaglass provides detailed synopses, critical consid......more

Le Trame Per Amore Commedia Per Musica is a delightful and charming Italian comic opera. Set in the 18th century, this l......more

This delightful opera bouffe tells the story of a lovelorn prince and his attempts to win the heart of a beautiful princ......more

Experience the passion and drama of this tragic opera in book form. Italo Montemezzi’s L’amore dei tre re tells the stor......more

Immerse yourself in the world of nineteenth-century Parisian opera with this celebrated work by Jacques Offenbach, Jules......more