| Richard Wagner: Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg Contributor(s): Warrack, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521444446 ISBN-13: 9780521444446 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $114.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 1994 Annotation: This book presents a lively and informative account of Die Meistersinger von NU rnberg, including its literary sources and the evolution of the text from a light comic opera into its final form. John Warrack examines the music and historical tradition of the Mastersingers; Lucy Beckett analyzes the Hans Sachs character and reveals how Wagner communicates with his audience, both musically and dramatically; Michael Tanner suggests new ways to interpret Meistersinger as a reflection of Wagner's overall view of opera; while Patrick Carnegy provides a history of key productions. The volume contains a full synopsis, bibliography, and music examples as well as three valuable appendices. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Opera |
| Dewey: 782.1 |
| LCCN: 93039615 |
| Series: Cambridge Opera Handbooks |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 5.66" W x 8.78" (0.70 lbs) 188 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book presents a lively and informative account of Die Meistersinger von N rnberg, including its literary sources and the evolution of the text from a light comic opera into its final form. John Warrack examines the music and historical tradition of the Mastersingers; Lucy Beckett analyzes the Hans Sachs character and reveals how Wagner communicates with his audience, both musically and dramatically; Michael Tanner suggests new ways to interpret Meistersinger as a reflection of Wagner's overall view of opera; while Patrick Carnegy provides a history of key productions. The volume contains a full synopsis, bibliography, and music examples as well as three valuable appendices. |