Groos, Arthur
Richard Wagner: Tristan und Isolde
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521437387
- author:
- Groos, Arthur
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 228
- Dimensions:
- 21.4 x 13.8 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Literary studies: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Richard Wagner's Tristan und Isolde is a landmark work in Western culture, captivating audiences since its first performance in 1865. Its innovative harmonic language and 'sweet and terrible infinity' of longing and death have had a profound impact on modern music. This accessible handbook brings together seven leading international writers to discuss the opera's genesis, libretto, and reception, as well as present an analysis of the Prelude, the music itself, and Wagner's orchestration. The book includes rare pictures from important productions and features the first English translation of Wagner's draft prose of the libretto. With its unique blend of music, drama, and cultural significance, Tristan und Isolde remains a subject of fascination for scholars and music lovers alike.
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