Item category 2: Book

Telling the entire story of what is in many ways the world's most extraordinary artistic medium of the last 400 years, 'A History of Opera' includes discussions of many works by the greatest composers, from Monteverdi, Handel and Mozart to Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Berg and Britten.

Telling the entire story of what is in many ways the world's most extraordinary artistic medium of the last 400 years, 'A His of Opera' includes discussions of many works by the greatest composers, from Monteverdi, Handel and Mozart to Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Berg and Britten.

"A Little Devil in America is an urgent project that unravels all modes and methods of black performance, in this moment when black performers are coming to terms with their value, reception, and immense impact on America. With sharp insight, humor, and heart, Abdurraqib examines how black perfor...

"In an age of confusion, fear, and loss, Hanif Abdurraqib's is a voice that matters. Whether he's attending a Bruce Springsteen concert the day after visiting Michael Brown's grave, or discussing public displays of affection at a Carly Rae Jepsen show, he writes with a poignancy and magnetism tha...