This guide aims to unlock the world of Richard Wagner and his works, his monumental achievements, and, ultimately, the great emotional power inherent in his art. Decoding Wagner presents a straightforward, fresh overview of what Wagner attempted to achieve with his "artwork of the future." Two accompanying full-length CDs illustrate and trace his growth as a composer.
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A music writer and commentator on the Web, radio, and print media, May argues that German composer Richard Wagner's (1813-83) operas are much richer, and therefore more artistically daring and dangerous, than the standard cliches about them suggest. He places each of his major operas in context, and considers his art as the amalgam of drama and mus
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Condition: Muy bueno. : En esta guía sobre Wagner y sus obras, Thomas May explora el mundo de esta figura profundamente incomprendida e icono cultural cuya influencia se extiende a todas las artes. Desafiando las suposiciones comunes, May sirve como guía del gran poder emocional en el arte de Wagner y presenta una visión general directa de lo que Wagner intentó lograr con su "obra de arte del futuro". Los debates animados sobre sus principales obras las sitúan en el contexto de su vida y consideran la interacción de los elementos dramáticos y musicales con las ideas filosóficas únicas de Wagner. Dos CDs adjuntos trazan el crecimiento de Wagner como compositor, revelando la riqueza expresiva que continúa haciendo que su arte sea convincente y relevante para el público contemporáneo. EAN: 9781574670974 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Arte y Cultura Título: Decoding Wagner Autor: Thomas May Editorial: Amadeus Press Idioma: eng Páginas: 220 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2026-02-12-055ac247
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