The book "Standard Cantatas: Their Histories, Music and Composers. A Guide" by the author George P. Upton reveals to the reader a whole world panorama of classical music. In this book you will learn about the most famous works that have been performed in choirs and opera houses over the years. The author tells in detail about the life stories of the composers who were behind the creation of these unique musical masterpieces. "Standard cantatas" will become an integral part of your library if you are interested in classical music and want to get to know its world in more detail.