‘My eye was caught by an entertaining series of ebook opera guides by Michael Steen.’ Benedicte Page in the Guardian on Short Guides to a Great Opera

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Guardian eBook reviewer Benedicte Page gives a mention here to Icon’s first-ever eBook originals series, Michael Steen’s Short Guides to Great Operas, the first titles of which are available now from everywhere that sells eBooks, and for all devices.

Each of the ebooks gives the reader a wealth of insider information on the musical masterpiece that it covers, from the composer’s background and influences to the critical reception the first performance received, alongside detailed plot summaries and character profiles. The eBooks are the perfect accompaniment to a night at the opera, whether that’s at a live performance or at home.

See all of the titles that are currently available at the series’ website, and you can read a sample of the eBook on Mozart’s Don Giovanni, entirely for free, below: