Provides biographical sketches for nearly 850 composers along with articles on approximately 2,000 works.

"Spanning four centuries of operatic history and drawing on the expertise of more than fifty international contributors, The Penguin Opera Guide is an essential

Fully revised and updated, this single-volume opera encyclopedia brings to life nearly 2,000 operatic works by some 850 composers. 129 illustrations.

The book, which was published early this year and is available unbundled from the CD-ROM for $69.95, contains information on more than 800 composers and examine