Parly, Nila
Vocal Victories
- ISBN 13:
- 9788763507714
- author:
- Parly, Nila
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Museum Tusculanum Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 45
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 3 x 16 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Music, Composers & Musicians, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
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 works, creating new and groundbreaking musical material. This book presents a feminist approach to Wagner's operas, exploring how his female characters challenge traditional patriarchal society. Through a detailed analysis of the music and composer's writings, Vocal Victories sheds new light on Wagner's views on equality between the sexes. The author argues that Wagner was ahead of his time in promoting this idea, and that his music reflects a radical critique of oppressive societal norms. By examining the vocal scores and orchestral parts of Wagner's operas, this book provides a unique insight into the role of women in these works. With its focus on the musical material and composer's own writings, Vocal Victories offers a fresh perspective on Wagner's female characters and their significance in his operas.
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