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Complete parallel German and English texts, with music of the principal airs, of 10 operas by Wagner: The Flying Dutchman, Tannhauser, Lohengrin, Tristan and Isolde, Meistersinger, Parsifal, and the Ring of the Nibelungs: Rheingold, Walkure, Siegfried, and Gotterdammerung. ... Read more

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The Ring of the Niblung

Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods

by Richard Wagner

Translated by Margaret Armour

Illustrated by the legendary Arthur Rackham (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Aesop's Fables, etc.) ... Read more

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Wagner's magnetic and egoistic personality, his theories on art, on revolution, and racial purity are set against his social and cultural background.In his analysis of the music Barry Millington distils the results of the most modern scholarship, making it available to the general reader. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This book analyzes the lifelong impact of Beethoven's music on Wagner and its importance for his conception of music drama. Kropfinger charts and scrutinizes Wagner's early responses to the composer and considers his experience as a conductor of Beethoven's music. A discussion of the Romantic "Beethoven image" leads to a careful study of Wagner's aesthetic writings, including his "programmatic explanations," the text "Concerning Franz Liszt's symphonic poems," and his Beethoven centenary essay. The penultimate chapter addresses Wagner's theory and practice of music drama, which he came to regard as the preordained successor to the Beethoven symphony. By analyzing special terms--such as "Leitmotiv"--Wagner's structural view of musical drama comes to the fore; it is a view that deepens not only our understanding of musical drama as a "hybrid" genre of art but also of purely musical structure and forms that Wagner sought to outdo. ... Read more

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Play and sing
A wonderful way to study the music, whether you want to follow along or play and sing yourself.As a vocal score, it is concise. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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REALITY WAGNER OR THE WAGNER BIBLE
I have been listening to Wagner's music and studing him since I was 5 years old... So it is what that perspective I write this review... What is most facinating about this book, is that the reader is not reading someones persepctive about Wagner and what he said, but Wagner himself.There is virtually no lense of bias here, just Wagner in his own words.In addition, unlike "My Life" (Mein Laben), Wagner's autobiography, where many accuse him of coloring the facts; here Wagner just wrote what was on his mind.He never considered the letters would be published, much less being able for purchased through a medium like the internet.From the beginning letters to the final pages, you can see Wagner grow, concepts change and broaden.There is an entire letter for example, dedicated to explaining the meaning of Kundry's Kiss and her relationship to Parsial in Parisfal Act II.On the other hand the challanging aspect about the book, is that regarding such comments lays to rest most points of view and theories about such aspects of Wagner's music dramas.In other words, regardless of what lecturers or writers have said about Kundry's kiss (again as an example), Wagner's own definition must now become the foundation to any other interpretation.His letters speak of his works, friendships, philosophy and more...I highly recommend this book for the serious Wagner lover, student and researcher....I have fondly renamed this book as the Wagner Bible. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1893-1899.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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The "Wagner Handbook" aims to provide a comprehensive guide to understanding Wagner's music, his artistic development, and the impact of his ideas - in his own time and in succeeding generations. From a chronological overview of Wagner's operas, to concise and insightful chapters on each important aspect of his music - this volume offers information that should satisfy Wagner fans and seasoned opera buffs. Central pieces include an account of Wagner's place in music history by Carl Dahlhaus; Werner Breig's treatment of individual musical works; Peter Wapnewski's discussion of Wagner's operatic works as literature; Isolde Vetter's chapter on Wagner in the history of psychology; Jens Malte Fischer and Oswald Bauer on performance questions over the years. Pieces on other topics - the individuals who most powerfully influenced the composer and those he influenced, his impact on music history, and political exploitation of his ideas - are drawn, rounding out this compendium. ... Read more

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A very fine overview of most important aspects of Wagner.
This book provides an excellent one-volume treatment of most of the major aspects of Wagner's work, and the influence he had and continues to have.The essays are by recognized authorities, and provide a generally balanced view.Particularly good is the essay on his complicated attitude towards Judaism, and the several essays which deal with his influence outside of the strictly musical sphere. The only thing missing is a biographical overview.For one who is interested in having more information about Wagner than what is available in Grove or Grout, this book, along with Gutman's biography, will provide a very fine introduction to Wagner. ... Read more

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Previous studies of Wagner's operas have tended to approach the works as chunks of autobiography, philosophical speculations or historical-political comments on the age in which they were written.Professor Dahlhaus dissociates himself from all such ventures. His aim is to discover by careful analysis of the works from Der fliegende Hollander to Parsifal what are the dominant features of 'music drama' and how Wagner achieves such profound, unified effects. Professor Dahlhaus cites music examples only when they are germane to his argument and requires from his readers no more than a limited amount of technical musical knowledge. This is not, therefore, an exclusively specialist study. Rather, it will help the enthusiastic beginner to come to terms with these great works of art as well as offering many valuable insights to the experienced Wagnerian. ... Read more

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Adequate; mediocre. Ernest Newman does same thing better.
Osborne gives some background on the writing of each of the mature Wagner operas. Then a quick plot summary, with some of the key musical themes.Since a synopsis comes with every complete opera recording, I'm not surehow useful these synopses are. We get too much explanation of plot and notenough critical commentary, by my standards. And little in the commentaryis new; Ernest Newman's book "Wagner Nights", though 50 or soyears older, is still a better introduction, making the same points asOsborne, and more.

Not all the commentary is reliable; the chapter on"Parsifal" buys into some of the nonsense first talked by RobertGutman about this opera (the Grail knights as homosexual SS order, and soon), which has been comprehensively and devastatingly demolished by LucyBecket in her book "Parsifal".

I find Osborne's"even-handedness" a little irritating at times. "Tristan undIsolde", he says, is a masterpiece, though it's too long, of course.That reminds me of Mozart's reply to the Emperor who thought his "IlSeraglio" score had "too many notes": "Which notes doyou think I should take out?" (I'm quoting the "Amadeus"movie there, and from memory, so that's not quite what was really said, butclose enough.) Like Mozart, I find that a dumb comment, unless Osbornecares to tell us which parts of "Tristan" etc we should do awaywith to make it shorter. And I think the job of someone writing anintroduction to any composer is to be critical, certainly, but also tocommunicate enthusiasm, not weariness.

So for new insights, Tanner,Magee, Millington are better, and for "sources, plot plot summary plusmusical commentary" Newman is better. It's not actually bad, justmediocre. Also, unlike Newman Osborne covers the first three Wagner operas,"Die Feen", "Das Liebesverbot" and "Reinzi",so that's quite useful.

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The Brown Book
In 1865, Cosima von Bulow presented Wagner with an elegantly decorated, brown leather book, to record his thoughts to her when they were apart. This volume, which came to be known as the "Brown Book", did not see the light of day for almost a century, and biographers and fans alike came to despair of ever reading it. In 1975, it was finally published, and the English translation came in 1980. This is that book. It has a photo of the original diary, along with half a dozen facsimile pages from the original. It also features rather extensive and informative notes by the editor. The preface has a history of the "brown book".
In the end, this book is not as fascinating as you might expect. If you have already read Cosima's diaries and Wagner's My Life, then view this book as a supplementary volume. The only really interesting part is the Parsifal sketch.
It was used by W as a diary, but only for the second half of 1865; for the remainder, he used it as a sketchbook for various rough drafts. About half of its contents were previously published.
This is a brief synopsis of the contents:
**p.28-86. Diary entries Aug 1865 to Feb 1866. Also has a poem to King Ludwig, and rough drafts to Parsifal.
**89-92. Entries from 1867.
**93-124. Annals for 1846-1867. Autobiographical material of interest to biographers, since it has not been published before.
**125-204. Assorted rough drafts: poem to David Strauss, forward to German Art and Politics, forward to Opera and Drama, TOC for his collected works, Ludwig Schnorr, theme for Romeo and Juliet, The Victors, several poems for King Ludwig, a couple of diary entries, a comedy, poem to Henriche Laube, Annals for 1868, New Year's Eve theme, Beethoven and the German Nation, A Capitulation, To the German Army, What is German, fragments, Male and Female in Culture and Art.

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With his passport confiscated by the Russian Government and owing creditors in both Russia and Germany RICHARD WAGNER with his wife MINNA head for the Russian Border in an attempt to reach France to have his first opera produced. The plan is to escape from Russia to Germany where he is also a wanted man and secretly board a ship bound for England then cross the channel to France where he hopes to have his traditional opera Rienzi produced. Shortly thereafter a major breakthrough occurs as his second opera influenced by his daring escape by sea, Flying Dutchman is a great success in Germany and Wagner becomes famous. Getting involved in a revolution to overthrow the Monarchy was Wagner's big downfall. He barely escapes capture for treason and moves to Switzerland in exile. While in exile in Zurich, Wagner writes an opera about the German Teutonic hero LOHENGRIN, who arrives with a SWAN towing his boat to save a woman accused of witchcraft. . Prince LUDWIG of Bavaria at age 15 is fascinated by the swan in the Lohengrin Opera. He asks his governess for the libretti of Wagner's Operas. Years go by in exile and Wagner becomes completely destitute with creditors again chasing him. He longs for his homeland Germany, his love life is in shambles and he lives in hiding. King Max of Bavaria dies and his now19 year old son Crown Prince Ludwig II becomes King of Bavaria. Within 14 days, he summons Richard Wagner to the Palace. King Ludwig II befriends Richard Wagner and lets him know he will never have to worry about money again. He encourages Richard to work on The Ring Cycle, a four Opera drama to be performed in a Theatre built to Wagner's own specifications. ... Read more

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Triumph of the Swan
With his passport confiscated by the Russian Government and owing creditors in both Russia and Germany RICHARD WAGNER with his wife MINNA head for the Russian Border in an attempt to reach France to have his first opera produced.

The plan is to escape from Russia to Germany where he is also a wanted man and secretly board a ship bound for England then cross the channel to France where he hopes to have his traditional opera Rienzi produced.

Shortly thereafter a major breakthrough occurs as his second opera influenced by his daring escape by sea, Flying Dutchman is a great success in Germany and Wagner becomes famous.

Getting involved in a revolution to overthrow the Monarchy was Wagner's big downfall. He barely escapes capture for treason and moves to Switzerland in exile. While in exile in Zurich, Wagner writes an opera about the German Teutonic hero LOHENGRIN, who arrives with a SWAN towing his boat to save a woman accused of witchcraft.

Prince LUDWIG of Bavaria at age 15 is fascinated by the swan in the Lohengrin Opera. He asks his governess for the libretti of Wagner's Operas. Years go by in exile and Wagner becomes completely destitute with creditors again chasing him. He longs for his homeland Germany, his love life is in shambles and he lives in hiding.

A story of love, music, friendship, intrigue, creativity, art, murder, and ultimately world fame.

King Max of Bavaria dies and his now 19 year old son Crown Prince Ludwig II becomes King of Bavaria. Within 14 days, he summons Richard Wagner to the Palace. King Ludwig II befriends Richard Wagner and lets him know he will never have to worry about money again. He encourages Richard to work on The Ring Cycle, a four Opera drama to be performed in a Theatre built to Wagner's own specifications.

A true story of love, friendship, intrigue, creativity, music, art and murder ultimately leading to world fame.





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