"Operas Every Child Should Know. Descriptions of the Text and Music of the Most Famous Masterpieces" by Mary Shell Hock Bacon is an indispensable guide for young music lovers who want to delve into the world of opera. In this book, you will find answers to many questions: what stories are hidden behind great melodies, what tribes are attributed to the voices of artists, and how music affects the emotions of listeners. Thanks to the detailed descriptions of the text and music, you will get to know each opera from the inside and be able to better appreciate the greatness of adult works.