Amateur operatics : a social and cultural history
Lowerson, John2005
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Often the butt of disdain, amateur operatics groups have since the late 19th century played a major role in extending musical theatre from the commercial stage into the lives of local communities. This study examines this fascinating outlet for the expression of popular taste.
Main title:
Amateur operatics : a social and cultural history / John Lowerson.
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Imprint:
Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2005.
Collation:
256 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780719051975 (hbk)
Dewey class:
792.50941784.87
Language:
English
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BRN:
115780