A curated selection of the 150 best opera houses in the world - from Sydney to Paris, and from New York to Venice - each with a story all its own.

150 Opera Houses You Need to Visit Before You Die takes you on a fascinating journey through the world's grandest opera houses, spanning every continent. Richly illustrated and packed with insider detail, this opera house travel guide is the perfect companion for opera-goers, architecture lovers, and anyone passionate about the performing arts.

From opulent Baroque theatres in Germany to sleek, contemporary performing arts centres in China, every opera house featured has its own story to tell - full of drama, naturally - and is well worth exploring both on stage and backstage.