ORREY, LESLIE. — Opera: A Concise History (Revised and updated edition by Rodney Milnes)

London: Thames & Hudson, 1987. "A glance at the lavish illustrations that accompany this text is enough to explain why opera has always been .. the uniquely popular genre it is. The author surveys the whole history of opera from its evolution at the end of the 16th century.. The story has been brought completely up to date in this revised edition by Rodney Milnes, Editor of 'Opera' magazine." Pp.252 with 253 illustrations, 32 in colour. P/b with illustrated cover. VG.