Der fliegender Hollander by Richard Wagner
Der fliegender Hollander is the first of Wagner's operas considered to be representative of his mature style. Originally taken from a story by the poet Heinrich Heine, it embodies one of the major themes that recur throughout Wagner's work, that of a central character seeking redemption through a loving woman. Wagner here extended and enriched his musical and dramaturgical language to produce an opera of extraordinary power.
Richard Wagner (1813-83) was a composer who drew inspiration from Christian and Nordic mythology, as well as the philosophy of Schopenhauer, to pioneer dramatically new forms of music. His concept of the "Total Artwork" led to the construction of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus, an opera house he designed specifically for productions of his own operas. He also wrote widely on music and art. His operas include Tristan und Isolde, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg and the four parts of Der Ring des Nibelungen.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847495495 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847495494 |
| Title | Der fliegender Hollander |
| Author | Richard Wagner |
| Series | Overture Opera Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Alma Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-04-28 |
| Number of pages | 200 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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