Opera: Behind the Scenes of Emotion

From Aida to The Magic Flute The brain behind the masterpiece
Opera has often been declared dead. But in fact it is a very much alive art form that brings about something that other art forms hardly ever get around to. Opera has an immense emotional impact. But what lies behind it? This book aims to shed light on the thought process behind opera. Experts from science and practice give their view on current thinking about opera based on four topics: dramaturgy, opera criticism, opera history and vision and policy. In addition, unforgettable performances from Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent and Amsterdam are explained and interpreted according to the latest insights. In short, Opera contains a wealth of information for experts who want to delve deeper, but also for beginning opera lovers who want to know everything about it.