A Study of Wagner (Cambridge Library Collection - Music) - Softcover

Newman, Ernest

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108004717 ISBN 13: 9781108004718

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

This is the first of several in-depth studies of Wagner and his music by the renowned music critic Ernest Newman (1868–1959), leading up to the great four-volume biography The Life of Richard Wagner, published 1933–47. This 1899 work presents a thoroughly researched critical analysis of the composer's aesthetics, philosophy, social and political ideas, and their expression through his musical development and theoretical writings. As Newman states in his introduction, his exploration of Wagner's personality through his works aims to answer the question, 'In virtue of what constitution of brain was he so great a musician?' The book considers all the major music dramas; looks at Wagner's theory of music, poetry and music drama; includes a biographical timeline giving the dates of his compositions, publications and other musical events of the period; and ends by discussing the essence of the composer's character and his contribution to music.

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Book Description

The first of several in-depth studies of Wagner and his music by the music critic Ernest Newman, author of the four-volume biography published 1933–1947. This early work presents a critical analysis of the composer's aesthetics and philosophy and their expression through his musical development and theoretical writings.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1108004717
• ISBN 13: 9781108004718
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 426