Opera companies and houses of Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand: a comprehensive illustrated reference

Abstract

A comprehensive reference on opera companies and houses in Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, containing over 300, from the well-known to the smaller ones. Each entry includes a history of the opera house or company, the works (title and composer) and type of productions offered, company staff, world and country premiers, repertory, and practical information on the theatre's address, nearby hotel accommodations and how to order tickets. Most entries conclude with a bibliography.