Title:
Wagner without fear : learning to love--and even enjoy--opera's most demanding genius / William Berger.
Author:
Berger, William, 1961- author.
Publication Information:
New York : Vintage Books, [1998]
©1998
Call Number:
ML410.W13 B47 1998
Abstract:
William Berger is the most helpful guide one could hope to find for navigating the strange and beautiful world of the most controversial artist who ever lived. He tells you all you need to know to become a true Wagnerite - from story lines to historical background; from when to visit the rest room to how to sound smart during intermission; from the Jewish legend that possibly inspired Lohengrin to the tragic death of the first Tristan. Funny, informative, and always a pleasure to read, Wagner Without Fear proves that the art of Wagner can be accessible to everyone.
Electronic Access:
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Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9780375700545
Physical Description:
x, 454 pages ; 21 cm.
General Note:
"A Vintage original"--Title page verso.
Includes index.
Subject Term:
Contents:
Part one, Approaching Wagner. Welcome to the art of Richard Wagner ; The strangle life and career of Richard Wagner ; Richard Wagner, superstar ; Map of places in Wagner's life ; Map of places in Wagner's operas -- Part two, The operas. The flying Dutchman ; Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg ; Lohengrin ; Tristan und Isolde ; Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg ; Der Ring des Nibelungen ; Facets of the Ring ; Parifal -- Part three, Exploring Wagner. Wagner issues : vegatarianism, antivivisectionism, and anti-Semitism ; Wagner on CD ; Wagner in print ; Wagner-oriented films ; Wagner soundtracks ; Making the Hadj : an insider's guide to Bayreuth.
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