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100 1 _aBagar, Robert C.,
_d1899-1957
245 1 0 _aWagner and His Music-Dramas
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-06-09
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Wagner and His Music-Dramas" by Robert C. Bagar is a comprehensive analysis of the music-dramas of composer Richard Wagner, authored in the mid-20th century. This book serves as a guide and appreciation of Wagner's major works, exploring themes, compositions, and the historical context of his operatic style. It aims to present Wagner's creative journey and the dramatic intensity of his operas to both enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. In this volume, Bagar delves deeply into Wagner's life, including his struggles, influences, and evolution as an artist. The text examines key operas such as "Der Ring des Nibelungen," "Tristan und Isolde," and "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg," highlighting their philosophical underpinnings and musical innovations. The author outlines the central motifs, narrative arcs, and the impact of Wagner's works on the development of opera. Bagar's insightful commentary reveals the juxtaposition of Wagner's lofty artistic ideals against the complexities of his personal life, thereby providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the composer and his masterpieces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWagner, Richard, 1813-1883
653 _aWagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Operas
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49174
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