Publication

1994 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England

Language

English

Word Count

43,750 words, Guess

Page Count

175 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing7112977
  • Goodreads3287499

Classifications

  • DDC782.1
  • LCCML410.W1 A286 1994

Alternate Titles

  • Meistersinger von Nürnberg

Description

Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg is Wagner's only mature comedy, and one of the richest and most profound in the history of music. This book presents an informative and stimulating study of an opera that occupies a particular place in music lovers' affections, yet always has more to reveal. John Warrack traces the evolution of the work from plans for a light comic opera, through all the drafts and the literary influences on them, into the eventual comedy; and he then studies the music in depth. He also gives an account of what Wagner found in the historical Mastersingers and their music. Lucy Beckett explores the influence of Schopenhauer on the work, and examines the complexity of its expressive methods. Michael Tanner suggests new ways of interpreting the opera's inner and outer worlds. There is a history of significant productions by Patrick Carnegy. The volume includes a full synopsis, bibliography and three appendices.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Cambridge opera handbooks

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