This book explores the mythology, story, music, characters and language of the monumental work. It includes a synopsis of each of the four operas, a presentation of the 145 principle musical motives in order of appearance, and a discussion of the characters and their relationships.
This book explores the mythology, story, music, characters and language of the monumental work. It includes a synopsis of each of the four operas, a p...
"100 Wagner Moments: Have you had one?" The music dramas of Richard Wagner have, for the last 150 years, thrilled and amazed listeners everywhere. In Wagner Moments, author J. K. Holman has assembled 100 such moments, from the living and dead, famous and not so famous, from Charles Baudelaire to Placido Domingo, musicians and non-musicians. Mr. Holman edits these stories, placing them in their biographical and historical context.
"100 Wagner Moments: Have you had one?" The music dramas of Richard Wagner have, for the last 150 years, thrilled and amazed listeners everywhere. In ...
