Excerpt from Richard Wagner and His Poetical Work From "Rienzi" To "Parsifal"
Richard wagner was born May 22, 1813, in Leipsic, Germany. He died in Venice on February 13, 1883. His father was a Leipsic city official, who gave his son the benefit of the illustrious Thomas School, preparatory to a university career. The lat ter, however, was not of much advantage to him, as young Wagner devoted himself mainly to musical studies. He led a theatre orchestra in Magdeburg, then in Konigsberg, then in Riga.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the illustrious career of Richard Wagner, a seminal figure in the history of music and opera. The author traces Wagner's artistic odyssey, from his early, more conventional works like "Rienzi" to his later, groundbreaking masterpieces like "Tristan and Isolde." Wagner's innovative use of leitmotifs, his emphasis on the Gesamtkunstwerk, and his radical departures from traditional operatic forms are examined in depth. The book also delves into Wagner's complex personality, his turbulent relationships, and his enduring legacy as one of the most influential composers of all time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333754440_0
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