A Study of Wagner by Ernest Newman
This is the first of several in-depth studies of Wagner and his music by the renowned music critic Ernest Newman (1868 1959), leading up to the great four-volume biography The Life of Richard Wagner, published 1933 47. This 1899 work presents a thoroughly researched critical analysis of the composer's aesthetics, philosophy, social and political ideas, and their expression through his musical development and theoretical writings. As Newman states in his introduction, his exploration of Wagner's personality through his works aims to answer the question, 'In virtue of what constitution of brain was he so great a musician?' The book considers all the major music dramas; looks at Wagner's theory of music, poetry and music drama; includes a biographical timeline giving the dates of his compositions, publications and other musical events of the period; and ends by discussing the essence of the composer's character and his contribution to music.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781016030779 |
| ISBN 10 | 1016030770 |
| Title | A Study of Wagner |
| Author | Ernest Newman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Legare Street Press |
| Year published | 2022-10-27 |
| Number of pages | 424 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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