Browse: University of Illinois Press (publisher), Opera & Song

[Sturman's] narrative [is] based on solid inter-disciplinary historical research in Spanish and Latin American musical and stage traditions, long-term personal exposure to live zarzuela performances... — Ethnomusicology (Journal) More…

A treasury of historical information long unrelated or unknown. . . . This is a most valuable addition to anyone's operatic experience — American Record Guide More…

Incisive — The New Yorker More…

A treasury of historical information long unrelated or unknown. . . . This is a most valuable addition to anyone's operatic experience — American Record Guide More…

A valuable contribution to the study of traditional performing arts in Singapore and is a useful resource not only for ethnomusicological studies but also for non-music students alike — World of Music More…

Gann's new book, without removing any of the essential mystery of the work, ably lays bare Ashley's immense achievement: the discovery of a new paradigm for opera."--MAKE magazine "Gann makes... — The Wire More…

Reading Nancy Yunhua Rao's Chinatown Opera Theater in North America is a great treat. . . . Rao's work makes a crucial contribution to scholarship on Chinese theatre, specifically Cantonese opera,... — World of Music More…