Parsifal (English National Opera Guide): No. 34 - Softcover

Wagner, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 071454079X ISBN 13: 9780714540795

Publisher: Alma Classics, 1986

Synopsis

The English National Opera Guides were originally conceived in partnership with the English National Opera and edited by Nicholas John, the ENO's dramaturg, who died tragically in an accident in the Alps. Most of the guides are devoted to a single opera, which is described in detail--with many articles that cover its history and information about the composer and his times. The complete libretto is included in both the original language and in a modern singing translation--except where the opera was written in English. Each has a thematic guide to the most important musical themes in musical notation and each guide is lavishly illustrated. They also contain a bibliography and a discography which is updated at each reprint. The ENO guides are widely regarded as the best series of their kind and excellent value.

About this title

Review:

'Beautifully produced and designed - terrific value' --Rupert Christiansen, Daily Telegraph

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About the Author:

Richard Wagner (1813 -83) was a composer who drew inspiration from Christian and Nordic mythology, as well as the philosophy of Schopenhauer, to pioneer dramatically new forms of music. His concept of the Total ArtworkA" led to the construction of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus, an opera house he designed specifically for productions of his own operas. He also wrote widely on music and art. His operas include Tristan und Isolde, Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg and the four parts of Der Ring des Nibelungen.

About this edition

• Publisher: Alma Classics
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 071454079X
• ISBN 13: 9780714540795
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128