Wagner And His Works V2

The Story Of His Life With Critical Comments

von Henry T. Finck

544 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Wagner And His Works V2: The Story Of His Life With Critical Comments is a book written by Henry T. Finck that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of the famous German composer Richard Wagner. The book is the second volume in a series and covers Wagner's life from his early years to his death in 1883. The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides a detailed account of different aspects of Wagner's life and works. The first section focuses on Wagner's childhood and early years, his education, and his early musical career. The second section covers his marriage to Minna Planer and his struggles with debt and poverty. The third section of the book delves into Wagner's artistic development, including his early operas, his theories of music, and his work on his most famous opera, The Ring of the Nibelung. The fourth section provides a detailed analysis of The Ring, including a discussion of its themes, characters, and musical structure. The fifth section of the book covers Wagner's later years, including his work on his final opera, Parsifal, and his growing reputation as a cultural icon. The final section of the book includes critical comments on Wagner's works, as well as a discussion of his influence on later composers and musicians. Overall, Wagner And His Works V2: The Story Of His Life With Critical Comments is a comprehensive and insightful look at the life and works of one of the most important composers in Western music history. It provides a detailed account of Wagner's life, his artistic development, and his lasting impact on music and culture.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Kunst und Unterhaltung
• ISBN: 9781428639751
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 09.07.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC