Wagner Without Fear (Paperback)
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Description
Wagner Without Fear: Learning to Love – and Even Enjoy – Opera’s Most Demanding Genius (Paperback)
By William Berger
In this indispensable book, William Berger navigates the strange and beautiful world of one of the most controversial artists who ever lived. Learn all you need to know to become a true Wagnerite – from storylines and historical background, to when to visit the restroom during a performance and how to sound smart during intermission.
Funny, informative, and a pleasure to read, Wagner Without Fear proves that the art of Wagner can be accessible to everyone.
- Paperback: 464 pages
- Publisher: Vintage; 1st edition (September 29, 1998)
- Dimensions: 5.2” W x 8” H
- Format: Trade Paperback
- 464 pages
History
Richard Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen
Conceived and written over a period of more than 25 years, Wagner’s Ring cycle is an epic musical journey of four operas: Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried, and Götterdämmerung. Its story of gods, dwarves, and men and the quest for an all-powerful ring was inspired by many sources, including 13th-century Icelandic writings and the medieval German Nibelungenlied. The complete cycle was first seen at the inaugural Bayreuth Festival in 1876. The Met’s landmark production, directed by Robert Lepage, premiered over the course of the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons. The DVD release of its Live in HD presentation won the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording.
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