Sydney Opera House

A highly readable book about architecture, lavishly illustrated with sixteen intricate cross sections. From straw huts to skyscrapers, palaces to arts centres, The Story of Buildings takes us on a jou

This book develops new and innovative methods for understanding the cultural significance of places such as the World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House. By connecting participatory media, visual cult

A young woman turns up dead on Sydney’s Bonga-Bonga Beach! There are a string of murders in the Sydney Opera House! Meanwhile Detective Chief Superintendent Bigfoot is trying to track down the murdere

Yee is today's preeminent practitioner of origami architecture and a master paper crafter who has dedicated his life to creating scale paper models of the world's most famous buildings. Origami Archit

Peter Murray's compelling and highly readable biography of the building presents both sides of the story. Using previously unpublished files and papers, Murray has managed to unravel one of the most i

Part of an award-winning architectural series for students and professionalsThis volume focuses on the Sydney Opera House, designed by Jørn UtzonContains a detailed introductory essay and over 100 pho

A behind-the-scenes tour of the magnificent Royal Opera House in London, thirty minutes before curtain up, led by Figaro the cat.It’s opening night of The Nutcracker, and the performers at the Royal Opera House in London are busy getting ready to step out onto the stage. Meanwhile, Figaro – the opera house’s resident cat – is poised to take readers on a behind-the-scenes tour to meet the many people working to make tonight’s performance a resounding success.This backstage tour of the Royal Opera House takes readers from department to department to discover what’s involved in putting on a performance such as The Nutcracker. Featuring examples from key works of opera and ballet, highlights of the tour include trying on the Mad Hatter’s wig from Alice in Wonderland; practising for a fighting scene from Romeo and Juliet; putting the finishing touches on the Sugar Plum Fairy’s tutu; learning to ‘play dead’; and creating explosions on stage.Including an introduction to a classical orchestra,

The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, presents some of the most accomplished ballet and opera artists in productions of world-renowned quality and remarkable scale. There have been three theatres on t

For author Donna Cain, life forced her to stretch in a way she never planned for herself. Because of financial struggles, she began busking to supplement her income as an accounts payable contractor.

Poetry. "Anne-Adele Wight's OPERA HOUSE ARTERIAL pursues a critical mass of opera houses. Opera house to draw borders. Opera house to recognize neighbors. Opera house to perform and invent. Opera hous

For over 100 years, the Elks Opera House has been a landmark of the cultural scene in Prescott, Arizona, and the western United States. In 1904, the people of Prescott raised $15,000 toward a performa

Since its origin, opera has been identified with the performance and negotiation of power. Once theaters specifically for opera were established, that connection was expressed in the design and situat

Since its origin, opera has been identified with the performance and negotiation of power. Once theaters specifically for opera were established, that connection was expressed in the design and situat

Tra la la la! Can an opera house mouse and a disrespectful diva make beautiful music together? Maybe . . . if she learns some manners! Fernando loves Mozart, Puccini, and Strauss, and lending a paw at

Raoul reunites with his childhood love, Christine, after he watches her performance at the Opera House. However, there seems to be an opera ghost making demands. Join Raoul as he explores with Christine and discovers the secret of the Opera House!Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.

Raoul reunites with his childhood love, Christine, after he watches her performance at the Opera House. However, there seems to be an opera ghost making demands. Join Raoul as he explores with Christine and discovers the secret of the Opera House!Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.

Good Night Sydney highlights Circular Quay, Bondi Beach, Taronga Zoo, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Powerhouse Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney Opera House, Olympic Park, the Rocks Markets, kangaroos, koalas, cockatoos, and more. Little Sydneysiders are sure to hop like a 'roo with excitement when they discover all the wonders of Sydney in this delightful and educational board book. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes. Many of Australia's most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for Australia's natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area's attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.There's so much to do in

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Sydney is your in-depth guide to the very best of Sydney. Take in the major sights, from the Sydney Opera House to the Taronga Zoo; go on a boat tour for your chance to cru