Christian images in the opera work of Jules Massna

The book is based on the material of the three operas J. Massna (1842-1912), which are most closely related to Christian ideas and images: "Herodiad" (1881), "Thais" (1892), "Zhonglier of the Mother of God" (1900) These works are one of the creative successes of the composer. The Christian theme in the opera masses not only fits into religious searches in the French art of the turn of the XIX-XX centuries, but also anticipates the tendencies of the French musical theater of the twentieth century.
The book contains a large number of musical examples and illustrations.
This book can be addressed to students and teachers of music universities and osuzes, primarily specializing in musicology, composition, acting, as well as music lovers