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1. 1. The Golden Century Of Italian Opera From Rossini To Puccini

   From Rossini to Puccini

   

   A concise, engaging survey of nineteenth-century Italian opera that traces the art’s development from bel canto through the Romantic masterpieces to the rise of verismo, explaining musical and dramatic innovations, shifts in vocal technique and orchestration, and the changing role of the opera house. It places major works and composers in their cultural and political context—including the effects of the Risorgimento and evolving public taste—while offering clear commentary on libretti, performance practice, and how the genre moved toward greater realism and theatrical unity.