The Most Beautiful Opera Houses in the World
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (643 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1419709615 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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Praise for The Most Beautiful Opera Houses in the World: Performance spaces take the spotlight in The Most Beautiful Opera Houses in the World and you don’t need to be a music buff to appreciate their range. The Most Beautiful Opera Houses in the World contains hundreds of photographs showing the exteriors and auditoriums of these cultural treasuresand is a reminder why these architectural wonders are worth a visit.” FOXNews. The photographs by Guillaume de Laubier capture 32 theaters across the globe in rich detail Who knew empty stages made for such good theater?” Wall Street Journal With the growing popularity of massive arenas, it is often difficult to think back to a time when going out for a night of music was synonymous with elegance. In this sumptuous book, photographer Guillaume de Laubier and journalist Antoine Pecqueur explore more than 25 of the world’s most beautiful opera houses, from Tokyo to Covent Garden, from Oslo to Chicago, from Milan to New York. But a new book has rediscovered the high art of these exquisite theater spaces. Opera housestemples to the art of Mozart, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, and morehave been created by some of the most talented architects and designers of their generations, inspiring centuries of veneration from audiences, filled with royalty and commoners alike. The buildings are described in their
UES Reader said slightly disappointing. My first quibble is that I bought the book for $60 and days later noticed it was now $slightly disappointing UES Reader My first quibble is that I bought the book for $60 and days later noticed it was now $40. A hint, Amazon, people don't like that. As far as the book goes, it is beautifully produced and photographed and very nostalgic if you have been to a house in ques. 0. A hint, Amazon, people don't like that. As far as the book goes, it is beautifully produced and photographed and very nostalgic if you have been to a house in ques. "A must for opera lovers" according to Len Lamensdorf. Extraordinary! Drop-dead beautiful photos of magnificent opera houses in an elegant format -- weighty, but wonderfulLen LamensdorfWestlake Village, CA. Esther said Unusual Use. We used it for my friend's funeral as a guest signing book. My friend was a volunteer for and a lover of opera so it was fitting for her friends to honor her in this way.