Operas Every Child Should Know : Descriptions of the Text and Music of Some of the Most Famous Masterpieces

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bacon, Mary Schell Hoke, 1870-1934

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Operas Every Child Should Know" by Mary Schell Hoke Bacon is a collection of descriptions and explorations of famous operas aimed at children, likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on some of the most notable operatic masterpieces and aims to make them accessible to young audiences, offering insights into their stories and music, while embracing the beauty and complexity of opera as a genre. The opening of the book introduces the foreword, which discusses the challenges of selecting specific operas to include and reflects on the subjective nature of operatic quality and popularity. The author emphasizes that the goal is not just to present great works but also to give children a sense of the rich tapestry of operatic storytelling and music. It mentions various operas and composers that will be covered, setting the stage for a journey through the world of opera, imparting an appreciation for its history, diversity, and emotional resonance. The author asserts that understanding the stories behind the music enhances the overall experience of opera. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2009-05-07