Callow, Simon
Being Wagner: The Triumph of the Will
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008105716
- author:
- Callow, Simon
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Simon Callow explores the complex and fascinating world of Richard Wagner, delving into the life and art of one of music's most influential figures.
Wagner's legacy is marked by both genius and controversy, as he navigated poverty, revolution, and critical contempt to create some of the most iconic works in classical music. From the revolutionary impact of Tristan and Isolde to the epic masterpiece Parsifal, Callow sheds light on the extraordinary effort and artistic vision that went into creating these works.
This book offers a unique insight into the intellectual and artistic climate of late 19th-century Germany, and the extraordinary effect Wagner had on those around him.
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