| Description |
xii, 220 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. + 2 sound discs (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) |
| Series |
Unlocking the masters series ; no. 1
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [215]-217). |
| Contents |
Introduction : what's all the fuss? -- Setting the stage : Wagner's emergence as an artist -- Navigating a way into Wagner : Der Fliegende Holl©Þnder -- What kind of love to sing? Tannh©Þuser -- Making contact : the tragedy of Lohengrin -- The world's breath : Tristan und Isolde -- A touch of madness : the creative spirit and Die Meistersinger von N©ơrnberg -- Total artistic clarity : an overview of the Ring cycle -- Shimmering enigmas : Das Rheingold -- The heart of the matter : Die Walk©ơre -- Coming of age : Siegfried -- In the end is the beginning : G©œtterd©Þmmerung -- Made wise through compassion : Wagner's swan song Parsifal. |
| Subject |
Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Operas.
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Operas -- Analysis, appreciation.
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| ISBN |
1574670972 (pbk.) |
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