Bewitching Russian Opera : The Tsarina From State To Stage.

Four female monarchs ruled Russia during the 18th century: Catherine I, Anna, Elizabeth, and Catherine the Great. This book traces these rulers' interest in music and opera, their dedication to the building of theaters, schools, and their commissioning and composition of works. With an introduction, notes, bibliography and index. Music examples. Plates.

xvi, 401 p.; 24 cm.
Cloth
Language: English
ISBN: 0195340582
ISBN13: 9780195340587
UPC: 9780195340587