Wagner, Richard 1813-1883 creator Liszt, Franz 1811-1886 Hueffer, Francis 1845-1889 text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 1" by Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt is a collection of letters exchanged between two of the most significant figures in 19th-century music, written during the mid to late 19th century. This volume captures the complex and sometimes tumultuous friendship between Wagner, a revolutionary composer, and Liszt, a renowned pianist and conductor, as they navigate the artistic and societal pressures of their time, revealing both their personal struggles and musical philosophies. At the start of the correspondence, readers are introduced to Wagner’s feelings of isolation and artistic despair, as he reflects on the public's misunderstanding of his music and the political turmoil affecting his life and career. Central to these letters are the appeals made by Wagner to Liszt for assistance—be it moral, emotional, or financial—as he grapples with the challenges of bringing his works to life amidst adversity. Liszt emerges as a devoted friend and supporter, keen to champion Wagner's music, while also managing his own burgeoning reputation and differing artistic aspirations. The blend of personal anecdotes and musical discourse in these early letters sets the foundation for a profound exploration of art, friendship, and the burdens of creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Translation of Briefwechsel zwischen Wagner und Liszt. Release date is 2003-03-01 This etext was produced by John Mamoun with the online distributed proofreaders team of Charles Franks Original publication data not identified Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 -- Correspondence Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886 -- Correspondence ML Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3835 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3835 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133117.0 3835