370 results for 'Wagner'

Wagner by Michael Tanner offers an insightful exploration of Richard Wagner's life and work. Despite his significant impact on Western music, Wagner has faced intense criticism and hostility, with...

Richard Wagner: A Life in Music by Martin Geck is a comprehensive biography that explores the life and works of one of music's most enduring figures. This book offers a unique balance between...

Friedelind Wagner: Richard Wagner's Rebellious Granddaughter A biography of Friedelind Wagner, the artistically gifted granddaughter who defied her family and fought against Hitler's Germany. Despite...

Wagner and Philosophy by Bryan Magee explores the composer's artistic development in relation to the philosophy of his time. This study delves into the connections between Wagner's music-dramas and...

The musical dramas of Richard Wagner have thrilled and amazed listeners everywhere. This collection brings together 100 memorable moments from the world of opera, featuring both famous and...

Richard Wagner provides a balanced view of both Wagner's great successes and the controversies generated by his life and art. This biography explores the composer's music and prose writings, delving...

The Wagner Operas by Ernest Newman is a comprehensive guide to ten of Richard Wagner's most beloved operas. This in-depth analysis explores the key themes and myths behind the librettos, as well as...

The Cambridge Wagner Encyclopedia provides an in-depth exploration of Richard Wagner's life and work. Contributions from over eighty scholars worldwide cover a wide range of topics, including his...

Christian Thielemann's memoir of his life-long engagement with Richard Wagner is a richly rewarding read for anyone interested in the composer's music and legacy. The book chronicles Thielemann's...

A Companion to Wagner's Parsifal by William Kinderman and Katherine R. Syer provides fresh perspectives on Richard Wagner's complex work. This collection of essays explores the text, music, and...

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...

Richard Wagner and the Jews explores the complex relationship between the renowned composer and the Jewish community. Contrary to his notorious anti-Semitic writings, extensive evidence reveals...

Wagner Beyond Good and Evil by John Deathridge presents a critical view of Richard Wagner's life and work. Drawing from recent research and lesser-known sources, Deathridge sheds new light on...

Wagner and the Art of the Theatre by Patrick Carnegy is a groundbreaking stage history that explores the often scandalous productions of Richard Wagner's operas. The book examines how Wagner himself...

Richard Wagner remains one of the most contentious figures in music history. This concise guide provides an overview of his life and work, including his operas such as Parsifal, Lohengrin and Tristan...

Cosima Wagner: The Lady of Bayreuth By Oliver Hilmes This meticulously researched biography sheds new light on Cosima Wagner, the extraordinary woman behind one of music's most iconic legacies. Born...

Richard Wagner: A Radical Reappraisal Wagner's music has long been a source of fascination and controversy. This comprehensive biography reassesses his life and work, challenging prevailing opinions...

Wagner's art has long been a source of fascination and controversy. What sets it apart is its refusal to conform to traditional boundaries, instead embracing radical innovation and challenging social...

Richard Wagner's music has captivated audiences for centuries, but his life and work are also marked by complex philosophical ideas and personal struggles. This book explores Wagner's intellectual...

Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung: A Companion is a comprehensive guide to Richard Wagner's epic opera cycle. First published in 1993, this acclaimed translation of the German libretto has been revised...

Wilhelm Richard Wagner made his first impression on the theatrical world at just four years old. He pounded on a bass drum during a performance at the Dresden Playhouse, stopping his stepfather's...

Wagner's music has inspired both great admiration and intense loathing. Bryan Magee presents a penetrating analysis of the composer's work, exploring how his sensational music expresses the repressed...

Wagner's Ring and the Germanic Tradition by Collin Cleary A detailed exploration of Richard Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen, this book defends its status as a faithful retelling of Northern European...

Richard Wagner: The Lighter Side offers an engaging look at the composer's life and works through a collection of interesting facts, anecdotes, and quotations. For over twenty years, Terry Quinn has...

Wagner's Theatre by Patrick Carnegy explores the complex and often tumultuous history of Wagner's work in the 20th century. This book delves into the radical transformations of the opera stage,...

Wagner's Parsifal: A Profound Exploration of Redemption Through Music. Roger Scruton offers a deeply insightful exploration of Richard Wagner's final opera, Parsifal. This thought-provoking work...

In Search of Wagner by Theodor Adorno A provocative study of Europe's most controversial composer, this book explores the intersection of music and culture in 19th-century Germany. Adorno examines...

Friedrich Nietzsche's critique of Richard Wagner is presented alongside three other influential works in this collection. First published in 1888, "The Case for Wagner" features essays and aphorisms...

Wagner's Ring: A Listener's Companion & Concordance provides an in-depth exploration of Richard Wagner's monumental work. The book delves into the mythology, story, music, and characters of the...

Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music by Alex Ross explores how Richard Wagner became a proving ground for modern art and politics. Around 1900, his music had a profound impact on...

Richard Wagner New Light on a Musical Life by John Louis DiGaetani offers a fresh perspective on the life of 19th-century German composer Richard Wagner. Re-examining his life in light of new...

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...

Richard Wagner's operas are renowned for their complexity and depth. This comprehensive reference work provides an in-depth exploration of his works, including succinct synopses of each opera,...

A gripping tale of creativity and controversy, 'Story of the Century' explores the fascinating story behind Richard Wagner's masterpiece, 'Ring of the Nibelung'. This epic work is one of the most...

Richard Wagner's legacy continues to shape music and theatre today. However, his complex historical persona is marked by controversy, with attitudes towards the Jews and the appropriation of his...

Wagner's Parsifal: A Fundamental Theological Contribution Richard Bell explores the complex and often contentious legacy of Richard Wagner in his latest work. At the heart of this study is Wagner's...

Richard Wagner and Russia explores the profound impact of the composer's work on Russian writers, musicians, and artists in the 19th and 20th centuries. This book delves into the history of Wagner's...

Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe's Musica Ficta explores the complex relationship between music and representation. This book consists of four interconnected scenes, each responding to the work of Richard...

Wagner's Ring by Charles Ellis offers a fresh perspective on Richard Wagner's epic composition. This study explores not only the sources that influenced Wagner but also what was deliberately...

The Birth of Tragedy and The Case of Wagner is a collection of two influential works by Friedrich Nietzsche, one of the greatest German philosophers. First published in 1872, The Birth of Tragedy was...

Parsifal: The Will and Redemption is Richard Wagner's final musical and philosophical treatise to the world. First introduced to opera houses beyond Bayreuth, many have shared their insights into its...

The Ring of Truth: The Wisdom of Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung by Roger Scruton is a profound exploration of Richard Wagner's masterpiece. This thought-provoking study delves into the drama, music,...

Richard Wagner's Parsifal: A Comprehensive Analysis Lucy Beckett provides an in-depth examination of Wagner's final and most enigmatic opera. This book delves into the work's literary sources, its...

Wagner's Ring Cycle II: A Theological and Ethical Exploration. Richard Bell examines the profound questions addressed in Wagner's iconic work, including power and violence, love and death, freedom...

The Wagner Tuba Handbook provides comprehensive guidance for musicians seeking to master this unique instrument. This practical guide covers literature and performance techniques, making it an...

Twilight of the Gods: Nietzsche Contra Wagner is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex and often tumultuous friendship between two 19th-century giants. On the day of Richard Wagner's...

The New Grove Guide to Wagner and His Operas by Barry Millington is an authoritative survey guide to Richard Wagner's life and works. Drawing on extensive scholarship, this comprehensive volume...

Christopher Alan Reynolds examines the influence of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on two major nineteenth-century composers, Richard Wagner and Robert Schumann. During 1845-46, their compositional...

Richard Wagner's music dramas have never been more popular or more divisive. This biography brings to life the complex figure behind them - a man who was both visionary and problematic, belligerent...

Richard Wagner's Essays on Conducting offers a unique insight into the world of classical music. This collection of essays, extensively annotated and accompanied by a critical essay, provides a...

Richard Wagner's magnum opus, Der Ring des Nibelungen, is a complex and powerful opera that explores themes of greed, corruption and loss. This collection of essays offers a wide range of modern...

Richard Wagner's operas continue to fascinate audiences with their complex characters and rich musical themes. This collection of essays explores Wagner's non-Ring operas, including Der Fliegende...

Friedrich Nietzsche's final productive year saw him complete six books that are now presented together in a single volume. This collection provides a fundamental introduction to his mature thought...

Richard Wagner's conducting career laid the foundation for the modern virtuoso conductor. His experience brought a set of practices and principles that continue to influence interpretations today...

Death-Devoted Heart: Sex and the Sacred in Wagner's Tristan and Isolde by Roger Scruton Roger Scruton explores the profound religious meaning behind Richard Wagner's opera, Tristan und Isolde. Often...

Adorno's Nietzschean Narratives Critiques of Ideology, Readings of Wagner by Karin Bauer This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between two influential thinkers: Adorno and...

Death-Devoted Heart: A profound exploration of the sacred and the erotic in Wagner's Tristan and Isolde. Roger Scruton's thought-provoking analysis challenges the conventional understanding of this...

This collection brings together some of the most iconic and enduring stories from John Wagner's remarkable career as Judge Dredd. Spanning over forty-five years, these tales showcase the best of his...

The Wagner Group: From Savage Global Mercenaries to Putin's Unlikely Nemesis by Owen Wilson explores the mysterious and shadowy world of this Russian private military company. Formed in 2014, the...

Wagner's Ring Turning the Sky Round by M. Owen Lee provides a concise and lucid interpretation of the opera world's most complex masterwork. Expanding from the author's popular intermission talks...

Wagner Without Fear: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Opera's Most Demanding Genius. For those who find opera intimidating, this book offers a helpful introduction to the world of Richard Wagner...

Wagner Rehearsing the 'Ring' offers a unique insight into the composer's vision for his iconic opera. In 1876, Heinrich Porges was tasked with documenting Wagner's stage rehearsals of the first...

Richard Wagner's opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen and Fritz Lang's 1920s film Die Nibelungen are two works that creatively exploit contrasts between good and bad aesthetics to address the question...

Arthur Rackham's masterful illustrations for Wagner's "Ring" showcase the artist's unique style and skill. This collection features 64 intricate drawings and 9 vignettes, offering a fascinating...

Wagner's Ring Cycle: A Christian Perspective Richard H. Bell explores the theological underpinnings of Richard Wagner's iconic work, examining how the composer's Christian interests influenced its...

Augustus "Gus" Wagner's life was marked by adventure and artistry. As a merchant seaman from 1897 to 1901, he traveled the world, discovering the traditional art of tattooing among tribesmen in Java...

The Book of Griswold and Wagner Favorite * Wapak * Sidney Hollow Ware is a comprehensive reference guide to cast-iron antiques. With over 1,000 photographs documenting variations in shape, size,...

Defining Modernism explores the intellectual connections between three key figures of 19th-century European modernism: Baudelaire, Nietzsche, and Wagner. Through close readings of their essays on art...

Easy Classical Trumpet and Piano Duets Featuring Music of Bach, Grieg, Wagner, Strauss and Other Composers by Marc. This collection brings together 18 easy and fun classical pieces for trumpet and...

Rudolf Steiner's lectures on Greek and Germanic mythology offer a unique insight into humanity's ancient evolutionary and spiritual history. Through these stories, ancient mystical wisdom is...

Friedrich Nietzsche's vision for Europe was shaped by his philosophical ideas and musical aesthetics. This book explores how Nietzsche's thoughts on European culture evolved over time, particularly...

From the 18th to the 19th centuries, Germany was home to a vibrant cultural movement that produced some of Europe's most influential thinkers and artists. This period saw the emergence of iconic...

The Swan Knight: A Medieval Legend Retold from Wagner's Lohengrin by Aaron Shepard. In this captivating retelling, a young knight's journey is woven into the story of the Holy Grail. As the music...

Easy Classical Flute & Piano Duets Featuring Music of Bach, Vivaldi, Wagner and Other Composers by Marc A collection of 18 easy and fun classical pieces for flute and piano, presented in a simplified...

Cosas de niños explores the complexities of parenthood through the eyes of a father who is also his daughter's parent. A heartwarming and thought-provoking exploration, this book delves into the...

This collection features a selection of classical masterworks by renowned composers Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and Wagner. All the pieces are...

Easy Classical Guitar and Flute Duets Featuring Music of Beethoven, Bach, Wagner, Handel and Other Composers. This collection presents 18 easy and fun classical pieces to play as duets, featuring...

Easy Classical Guitar and Melodica Duets Featuring Music of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner and Others. This collection presents 18 easy and fun classical pieces to play as duets, featuring renowned...

Easy Classical Guitar and Clarinet Duets Featuring Music of Beethoven, Bach, Wagner, Handel and Other Composers. in Standard Notation and Tablature by Marc. This collection brings together 18 easy...

Easy Classical Trumpet & Electric Guitar Duets Featuring Music of Brahms, Bach, Wagner, Handel and Other Composers in Standard Notation and Tablature. This collection brings together 18 easy and fun...

The Perfect Wagnerite - A Commentary on the Niblung's Ring by Bernard Shaw is a thought-provoking work that explores the composer Richard Wagner's life and art. In this commentary, Shaw examines the...

The Strontium Dog Search and Destroy The Starlord Years is a collection of early adventures of the iconic mutant bounty hunter. In a lawless universe, these genetically engineered agents enforce...

George Bernard Shaw's work extends far beyond his plays and novels. In "The Perfect Wagnerite", Shaw explores the connections between Richard Wagner's Ring cycle and broader ideas, including...

Forty years after the events of the Apocalypse War, the truth about Judge Dredd's past is finally revealed. A former Cadet Judge, Winterton, is set to tell the truth about the mission to The Citadel,...

Strontium Dog: Search and Destroy 2 The 2000 AD Years is a collection of early Strontium Dog strips from the iconic sci-fi comic 2000 AD. Created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, the team behind...

Sunvault: Stories of Solarpunk and Eco-Speculation is a groundbreaking anthology that explores the possibilities of a sustainable future. Edited by Phoebe Wagner and Brontë Christopher Wieland, this...

A post-apocalyptic world lies in ruins after a global war. U.S. Army Captain Ulysses Pilgrim is awakened from suspended animation to find himself on a mission to search for survivors in a devastated...

Develop your orchestration skills with this practical workbook, designed to accompany the three Handbooks in the Professional Orchestration series. By working through the exercises and examples,...

Detailed visual guides and fun facts come together in this kid's anatomy book, helping you explore what's happening inside your body. You'll discover how your tissues, organs, muscles, and bones work...

Richard Wagner's Ópera y drama is a seminal work that explores the fundamental principles of opera and drama. Written between 1850 and 1851, this three-part treatise represents the culmination of...

Richard Wagner's female characters have long been viewed as victims in opera. A closer examination of their music reveals that these women are actually at the forefront of the development of the...

Cartas a Friedrich Nietzsche: Diarios y otros testimonios by Cosima Wagner. The relationship between Cosima Wagner and Friedrich Nietzsche is one of the most enigmatic episodes in his life. Despite...

The Fliegende Holländer is a vocal score of the famous German opera, translated into English by Rev J. Troutbeck and Baker. This edition features the original German and English texts, making it an...

Coyote Anthropology by Roy Wagner offers a radical alternative to traditional anthropology. By exploring the role of absence in creating meaning, Wagner challenges the discipline's long-held theories...

Robert J. Wagner's memoir is a poignant and introspective account of his life, love, and career in Hollywood. From his early days as a salaried actor to his rise alongside stars like Spencer Tracy...

Richard Wagner's The Art-Work of the Future and Other Works marks a pivotal moment in his life, as he distanced himself from symphonic music to envision a new path. In this collection, Wagner shares...

Richard Wagner's "Religion and Art" is a passionate essay that explores the intersection of spirituality and creativity. In this work, Wagner argues that when religion becomes artificial, art takes...

Understanding the Leitmotif: From Wagner to Hollywood Film Music By Matthew Bribitzer-Stull The musical leitmotif has remained a popular compositional device since its peak in Richard Wagner's music...

Richard Wagner's Judaism in Music and Other Essays is a collection of letters and essays that showcase his intense personality and artistic vision. Written during the 1850s and 1860s, these works...

Karl Edward Wagner's In a Lonely Place is a seminal horror collection that has been out of print for many years. This new edition brings back one of the most important horror collections of modern...