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In Wagners Theatre, Patrick Carnegy presents the turbulent story of Wagner and his interpreters over the course of the twentieth century. Carnegy gives vivid accounts of Gustav Mahlers radical reinvention of the Wagnerian stage, and of the post-war rehabilitation of Wagner and his work after Hitlers appropriation. He also offers sharply written reappraisals of those great Wagnerian conductors Klemperer, Toscanini, Karajan and Solti. Carnegy provides revealing accounts of the inside-workings of the Royal Opera House and of English National Opera at troubled points in their recent history. In a fascinating conversation with Sir Michael Tippett, the composer talks with unique authority about the problems facing would-be musical dramatists today. Wagners Theatre is an essential insight into how interpretations of Wagner have developed, and how we can respond to them.

In "Wagners Tristan und Isolde," George Ainslie Hight meticulously explores the profound intricacies of Richard Wagners groundbreaking opera. Hights analysis is both scholarly and lyrical, weaving together an understanding of Wagners innovative use of chromatic harmonies, leitmotifs, and dramatic pacing. The book situates the opera within its cultural and historical context, tracing its impact on the music of the late 19th century and its revolutionary role in shaping the trajectory of Western art music. Hights literary style harmoniously combines rigor with accessibility, making complex musical ideas approachable for both scholars and enthusiasts alike. George Ainslie Hight, a distinguished musicologist and a passionate advocate for Wagnerian opera, brings to the page his extensive background in music theory and history. His deep appreciation for Wagners contributions to the operatic genre has not only informed his scholarly pursuits but has also inspired a lifelong dedication to elucidating the transformative themes of love and death central to "Tristan und Isolde." Hights critical engagement with various interpretations of the opera showcases his commitment to understanding its enduring legacy. This book is highly recommended for scholars, musicians, and opera lovers seeking to deepen their understanding of Wagners masterpiece. Hight provides not just an analysis, but an invitation to engage more profoundly with the operas themes and musical innovations. "Wagners Tristan und Isolde" is essential reading for anyone looking to appreciate the complexities and nuances that make this work a cornerstone of the classical repertoire.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

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In "Wagner as I Knew Him," Ferdinand Praeger offers a compelling glimpse into the life and personality of the iconic composer Richard Wagner, combining biographical detail with critical analysis. Written in a reflective and engaging literary style, the book captures WagnerAos grandeur and contradictions, framed against the backdrop of 19th-century European art and society. Praeger elucidates Wagners innovative musical theories and dramatic vision, while also exploring the social and political currents that influenced his work and revealed his complex character. The memoir-like structure invites readers to witness both the public figures and private self of one of musics most controversial geniuses. Ferdinand Praeger was not just a close acquaintance of Wagner; he was also a composer and musicologist who brought a unique perspective to his portrayal of the maestro. Having interacted with Wagner during pivotal moments of his career, Praeger provides first-hand accounts that reflect the intricacies of WagnerAos personality, art, and legacy. His background as a musician and an avid thinker about the philosophy of music undoubtedly informs his nuanced viewpoint, shedding light on the cultural milieu that shaped WagnerAos epoch. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the enigmatic figure of Wagner beyond the music itself. Scholars, musicians, and casual readers alike will find PraegerAos intimate portrait both enlightening and enriching, making it a must-read for those interested in the intersection of biography and musical history.

Welcome to The Independents new ebook series The Great Composers, covering fourteen of the giants of Western classical music. Extracted from Michael Steens book The Lives and Times of the Great Composers, these concise guides, selected by The Independents editorial team, explore the lives of composers as diverse as Mozart and Puccini, reaching from Bach to Brahms, set against the social, historical and political forces which affected them, to give a rounded portrait of what it was like to be alive and working as a musician at that time. No other composer is at once so revered or so reviled as Richard Wagner. Yet his contribution to opera is immense. His reputation rests on ten epic operas which are constantly performed worldwide, without speaking of the annual festival of his music at Bayreuth, the opera house which he designed and built to stage his works. Four of these operas, Das Rheingold, Die Walkure, Siegfried and Gotterdammerung, make up the monumental 15-hour Ring cycle, based on old Norse-Germanic sagas. Many of the others hark back to medieval and Arthurian legends, often dramatising the conflict between the sacred and profane, the sensual and spiritual. Using leitmotifs themes which symbolise characters and elements in his opera Wagner introduced a new musical vocabulary. Endless affairs, twice married, constantly on the run for either political or financial reasons, a prolific writer, an indefatigable composer, Wagner was also, as Michael Steens narrative shows, a monster of egoism. A revolutionary in his youth, Wagner escaped to Zurich, only to be forced to move on when the businessman bankrolling him was about to uncover Wagners affair with his wife. He was then lavishly supported in Munich by the Mad King Ludwig II of Bavaria, until the kings ministers objected. Once in Switzerland, Wagner was joined by Cosima von Bulow, Liszts daughter and the wife of a conductor, who became his second wife and helped him realise his dream at Bayreuth.

"There is something quite moving about seeing the lyrics of these fifty-six songs collected and assembled this way. You can see the evolution of the minds and hearts at work behind the lyrics. . . . Its a thrill, realizing that its a still-evolving and growing body of work." -Brandon Taylor, from the IntroductionSince the release of their breakout debut in 2008, Fleet Foxes and their frontman, singer-songwriter Robin Pecknold, have enjoyed international critical and commercial acclaim. Drawing comparisons to Simon & Garfunkel; Crosby, Stills & Nash; and the music of Brian Wilson, Grammy-nominated Fleet Foxes have reshaped the American indie-folk sound, crafting songs that are acoustically and melodically driven, steeped in gospel-like harmonies, and propelled by resonant and timeless lyrics. Wading in Waist-High Water: The Lyrics of Fleet Foxes contains Robin Pecknolds complete lyrics from 56 songs, capturing the poetic and inventive storytelling that is a hallmark of the bands music. These richly layered lyrics explore the complexity, darkness, and beauty of physical and emotional landscapes, both pastoral and modern. Alongside the lyrics, Pecknold includes hand-written notes and candid observations on creative processes, inspirations, and motivations. With an introduction by celebrated author Brandon Taylor, Wading in Waist-High Water: The Lyrics of Fleet Foxes is a moving and intimate look at the art of songwriting, the joy of music-making, and what it means to produce meaningful and memorable sound.

Wabi-Sabi Home is a look thats rough around the edges and sees the beauty in imperfection but is at the same time creative, modern and brave.

During the Soviet regime, the artist, author, and philosopher Vyacheslav Akhunov hid his notebooks in stables and barns, in murals and matchboxes. For the artist, the notebook is an autonomous artistic medium. Between 1973 and 2000, he archived more than three thousand of his ironic, visionary drawings and collages on paper for two hundred projects. In this notebook, one finds excerpts from works dated between 1974 and 1982. Leeza Ahmadys introduction to Akhunovs drawings and collages, which the artist refers to as "art-facts," interprets and reveals these as sensitive forebodings of the fall of the socialist era and as a contemporary document conceived to outlast the present. Vyacheslav Akhunov was born in 1948 in Osh, Kyrgyzstan.Leeza Ahmady is a freelance curator living in New York; she is the director of the New York Asian Contemporary Art Week and Agent of dOCUMENTA (13).Language: German/English

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