\ BooknewsA reference giving details on some 500 individuals who are currently active in British opera. It covers singers, conductors, composers, directors, designers, administrators, editors, librettists, teachers, translators, critics, and writers. Entries give personal details (including addresses where known), information on professional debuts and roles, related professional activities, discographies and biographies, where relevant. Appendices list operas and their composers, and record companies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \