About this title: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg 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 ...
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780521444446ISBN:0521444446
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 15.35 by.55 inches. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing)(188 pages) presents an informative and stimulating study of an opera that occupies a particular place in music lovers' affections. 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 ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, UK
ISBN-13:9780521448956ISBN:0521448956
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. 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; he then studies ... read more
Description: Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. This book presents a lively and informative account of Die Meistersinger von NU rnberg, including its literary sources and the evolution of the text from a light comic opera into its final form. John Warrack examines the music and historical tradition of the Mastersingers; Lucy Beckett analyzes the Hans Sachs character and reveals how Wagner ... read more
Description: Very Good. 1994 Paperback. Orders usually ship on or before next business day. May have highlighting. We send best copy available. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge; New York
Date Published: 30 Sep 1994
ISBN-13:9780521448956ISBN:0521448956
Description: Very Good. Ships from friendly & experienced UK bookseller. £0.25 donated to charity. Ex-library, but in very good condition. light. pp. 185. 23 cm. read more
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