Product Details
- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (October 29, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1419709615
- ISBN-13: 978-1419709616
Opera houses—temples to the art of Mozart, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, and
more—have 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. 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.
The buildings are described in their historical contexts, while stunning
photography reveals the theaters’ most captivating spaces. In addition
to offering sweeping views of ornate auditoriums and facades, the book
opens doors normally closed to the public, entering the artists’
dressing rooms, rehearsal halls, scenery workshops, and more, presenting
a wide-ranging and compelling look into a spectacular world. 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 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
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