<p>A handy, readable and easy-to-use opera guide by leading opera critic Rupert Christiansen, containing entries for over a hundred works, both familiar and unfamiliar.<br><br><br>Features include:<br><br><br>- snapshot plot summaries<br><br>- background information on each opera<br><br>- straightforward pointers to help your appreciation of the music and production<br><br>- recommended recordings (CD, video and DVD)<br><br>- a brief overview of ...