The Beggar's Opera is the only ballad opera that is still popularly performed today. A ballad opera is a satirical musical, which uses the form of an opera but incorporates popular songs and ballads as well as operatic numbers. The Beggar's Opera satirizes the corruption to be found in all levels of society. Its immense popularity provided funds for the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, to be built and also catapulted its leading lady to fame. It has continued to be performed ever since its premier in 1728.
Editions · 5
Paperback
2006 · Hard Press
60 pp · EN
9781406953107
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2007 · Echo Library
84 pp · EN
9781406809206
Paperback
2007 · Dodo Press
72 pp · EN
9781406528176
Paperback
2007 · NuVision Publications
68 pp · EN
9781595477941
Ebook
2009 · The Floating Press
EN
9781775414919
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