Opera and ghosts. Scary stories in letters and pictures. Kandaurova L.

This book contains 10 famous operas of Russian and foreign composers. They were written in the 20th century, in the century of tragic events and world shocks that were reflected in art. You will find operas here on classic plots and original topics that could appear only in the 20th century. Sometimes they are full of darkness, ghosts of the past and present, secrets and madness. We hope that they will help you look at the opera genre in a new way, showing its diversity and depth. Or maybe you will want to go to the theater or turn on the broadcast of some premiere.

performances you need to listen and look. Pictures in the book will allow you to imagine yourself in the theater, introduce the operas with the acting faces and help you understand the plots. You can also hear the music: the book is one with a free audio course from the glory - the Arzamas children's application. Ten short stories by Lyaly Kandaurova will reveal each of the operas in more detail, and most importantly - they will give the opportunity to hear the most important and beautiful fragments.

Lyalya Kandaurova - musician, journalist, author of popular lectures, books and podcasts about classical music for adults and children, laureate of the Enlightener Prize, leading the YouTube channel “Con Spirito”.

Lyalya Bulanova-artist, illustrator, designer, co-founder of the independent publishing house “Forest”.