Richard Wagner and German opera /
by Getzinger, Donna; Felsenfeld, Daniel.
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BookSeries: Classical composers. Publisher: Greensboro, N.C. : Morgan Reynolds Pub., c2004Edition: 1st ed.Description: 144 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 cm.ISBN: 1931798249.Subject(s): Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 | Composers -- BiographyOnline resources: Table of contents
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Summary: Examines the chaotic life of nineteenth-century composer Richard Wagner, discussing his influence on the art of opera, his affairs and fiscal irresponsibility, belief in German superiority, and his anti-Semitism.
Growing up in the theater -- Conducting and composing -- Paris -- Success and revolution -- From exile to the Ring -- Music and the muse -- Homeless in the homeland -- The king -- A theater of his own -- The legacy.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-140) and index.
Growing up in the theater -- Conducting and composing -- Paris -- Success and revolution -- From exile to the Ring -- Music and the muse -- Homeless in the homeland -- The king -- A theater of his own -- The legacy.
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Examines the chaotic life of nineteenth-century composer Richard Wagner, discussing his influence on the art of opera, his affairs and fiscal irresponsibility, belief in German superiority, and his anti-Semitism.
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