Download or read book Wagner and the Wonder of Art written by M. Owen Lee and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2007-12-15 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger has always called forth superlatives from those who have fallen under its spell. Toscanini wanted to lay his baton down for the last time only after he had conducted a performance of it. Paderewski called it 'the greatest work of genius ever achieved by any artist in any field of human endeavour.' H.L. Mencken declared, 'It took more skill to plan and write it than it took to plan and write the whole canon of Shakespeare.' And yet Wagner's many-splendoured comedy has come under severe criticism in recent years for what has been called its 'dark underside,' its 'fascist brutality,' and its 'ugly anti-Semitism.' In Wagner and the Wonder of Art, renowned opera expert M. Owen Lee addresses that criticism. He also provides an introduction to the opera and an analysis that will surprise even those veteran operagoers who may not have explored the work's intricate structure and the emotional drama at its centre. The book includes the on-air commentary that Father Lee gave during the first radio broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera after the events of 9/11. He thought it necessary, after attempting to refute the charges leveled against Wagner's opera, to say something about its truthfulness, its life-affirming music, its insight into the madness that can destroy human lives, and its witness to the importance of art for the survival of our civilizations.

Download or read book Richard Wagner for the New Millennium written by M. Bribitzer-Stull and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-09-17 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note this is a 'Palgrave to Order' title (PTO). Stock of this book requires shipment from an overseas supplier. It will be delivered to you within 12 weeks. A central concern of this study is the relationship between Wagner the artist and Wagner the social phenomenon. Many of the essays within explore the most difficult yet most crucial issue in Wagner studies: the impact of the composer's problematic world view and complex personal life on his musical/dramatic creations.

Download or read book Program Notes written by Chicago Symphony Orchestra and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume for the 50th season, 1940/41, includes "Repertoire, 1891-1941" [62] p. and "Solists, 1891-1941" [5] p.

Download or read book Bowmar s Adventures in Music Listening written by Leon Burton and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third in a set of three integrated listening programs. Teaches students how to listen to music and identity themes and other characteristics which help them appreciate the music. Accompanying texts provide active participation experiences for the students.

Download or read book The Master singers of Nuremberg written by Albert Heintz and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Master singers of Nuremberg written by A. Heintz and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A music drama, or opera, in three acts, by Richard Wagner. It is the longest opera commonly performed, taking nearly four and a half hours, not counting two breaks, and is traditionally not cut.

Download or read book Descriptive Programs written by Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wagner s Meistersinger written by Nicholas Vazsonyi and published by University Rochester Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Wagner's "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg" has been one of the most performed operas ever since its premier in 1868, as it epitomizes themes of Germanness. This volume examines the representation of German history in the opera and the way it has functioned in history through political appropriation and staging practice. in performance.

Download or read book Wagner Without Fear written by William Berger and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-06-16 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you cringe when your opera-loving friends start raving about the latest production of Tristan? Do you feel faint just thinking about the six-hour performance of Parsifal you were given tickets to? Does your mate accuse you of having a Tannhäuser complex? If you're baffled by the behavior of Wagner worshipers, if you've longed to fathom the mysteries of Wagner's ever-increasing popularity, or if you just want to better understand and enjoy the performances you're attending, you'll find this delightful book indispensable. 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. Includes: - The strange life of Richard Wagner--German patriot (and exile), friend (and enemy) of Liszt and Nietzsche - Essential opera lore and "lobby talk" - A scene-by-scene analysis of each opera - What to listen for to get the most from the music - Recommended recordings, films, and sound tracks

Download or read book The Master singers of Nuremberg written by Richard Wagner and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Works Performed at the Symphony Concerts During the Season of written by Boston Symphony Orchestra and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 1908 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Basic Classical and Operatic Recordings Collection on Compact Discs for Libraries written by Kenyon C. Rosenberg and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists classical and operatic recordings that are specifically available in the new (and desirable) compact disc format. Individual titles are graded for their appropriateness to specific types and sizes of libraries. The main portion covers some 160 composers whose works are important in constituting a nuclear library collection of "serious" music. There are over 1,200 titles included and individually numbered (and fully cross-referenced) and graded. For numerous works, two or more performances are cited in order to provide the librarian with greater choices; monophonic works are specifically indicated. Many of the works are annotated. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Download or read book Symphonies Under the Stars written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Program written by Ann Arbor (Mich.) May Festival and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Concert Bulletin s written by Boston Symphony Orchestra and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: