The Most Beautiful Opera Houses in the World

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 worldÕs 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 theatersÕ 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 artistsÕ 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: ÒPerformance spaces take the spotlight in The Most Beautiful Opera Houses in the World and you donÕt 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?Ó ?Wall Street Journal ÊÒWith the growing popularity of massive arenas it is often difficult to think back to a time when going out for a night of music was synonymous with elegance. But a new book has rediscovered the high art of these exquisite theater spaces. The Most Beautiful Opera Houses in the World contains hundreds of photographs showing the exteriors and auditoriums of these cultural treasures?and is a reminder why these architectural wonders are worth a visit.Ó ?FOXNews.com

Hardcover: 240 pages

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (October 29 2013)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1419709615

ISBN-13: 978-1419709616

Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 1.1 x 11.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds