Operas and Ghosts. Scary Stories in Letters and Pictures

This book contains 10 well-known operas by Russian and foreign composers. They were written in the 20th century, in an age of tragic events and upheavals of global scale that found reflection in art. Here you will find operas on classic plots and original themes that could only appear in the 20th century. At times, they are full of darkness, ghosts of the past and present, mysteries, and madness. We hope that they will help you look at the opera genre in a new way, showing its diversity and depth. Perhaps you will want to go to the theater or tune in to the broadcast of some premiere.
Performances should be both listened to and watched. The images in the book will allow you to imagine yourself in the theater, introduce you to the characters of the operas, and help you understand the plots. You will also be able to hear the music: the book is a whole with a free audio course from “Gusgus” — the children's application Arzamas. Ten short stories by Lyalya Kandaurova will reveal each opera even more, and most importantly — provide the opportunity to hear the most important and beautiful fragments.