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Richard Wagner remains, almost 130 years after his death, the most controversial composer in the history of music. Creator of huge and hugely ambitious operas, which have an immense immediate impact, as well as providing food for endless thought and discussion, Wagner has had an influence on many fields outside music. In this lively pocket guide, Michael Tanner gives concise accounts of all his operas - the likes of Parsifal, Lohengrin and Tristan und Isolde - showing how important it is to grasp the dramatic situations at every point, and indicating some of the key musical features. He also provides an outline of Wagner''s astonishing life, and shows that he has often been unfairly criticised and made a scapegoat, especially for political events which took place long after his death.

Key features include:

- Wagner: his life year by year
- Wagner: his music work by work
- Things people said about Wagner
- Essential Wagner: ten great moment

The Faber Pocket Guide to Wagner

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      Publisher Faber & Faber
      Published 15 April 2010
      ISBN-13 9780571237364
      978-0571237364
      ISBN-10 0571237363
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      Dictionaries, Reference & Language Reference works Entertainment Opera

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Richard Wagner remains, almost 130 years after his death, the most controversial composer in the history of music. Creator of huge and hugely ambitious operas, which have an immense immediate impact, as well as providing food for endless thought and discussion, Wagner has had an influence on many fields outside music. In this lively pocket guide, Michael Tanner gives concise accounts of all his operas - the likes of Parsifal, Lohengrin and Tristan und Isolde - showing how important it is to grasp the dramatic situations at every point, and indicating some of the key musical features. He also provides an outline of Wagner''s astonishing life, and shows that he has often been unfairly criticised and made a scapegoat, especially for political events which took place long after his death.

      Key features include:

      - Wagner: his life year by year
      - Wagner: his music work by work
      - Things people said about Wagner
      - Essential Wagner: ten great moment

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