From London to Sydney via Chicago, Prague and many more, this easy-to-use guide provides a virtual round-the-world trip that explores some of the world`s greatest opera houses and their heritage. The Royal Opera House, Teatro alla Scala, Metropolitan Opera House and, of course, Sydney`s famous `oyster shell` design all feature alongside other less well-known but equally fantastic venues. Ruth Breckman presents the history of these magnificent structures and the details of the many acts that have been or may be found at each one, ultimately proving that far from being an elitist pastime, opera is one enjoyed by people from around the world.