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A two-monthly publication for music professionals and enthusiasts.

L’Avant-Scène Opera offers detailed analysis (in French) of one or
two operas in each issue.
Each volume contains:

• the complete libretto in its original language together with the full French translation and detailed notes
• a literary and musical analysis of the score
• a variety of articles (in French) on the sources, origin, and composition of the work
• a comparison of all audio and video recordings to date
• a chronological summary of major productions worldwide at opera venues including La Scala, Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, Bayreuth, Berlin, Glyndebourne, Salzburg, Paris and Aix-en-Provence, with cast lists
• numerous historical illustrations and photographs of singers and performances
• 120 to 250 pages, 17 x 25cm

Over 230 titles available. Previous issues regularly updated