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Wagner Beyond Good and Evil
John Deathridge
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Description for Wagner Beyond Good and Evil
Hardback. Presents a different view of Richard Wagner based on research that does not shy away from some truths about this controversial composer. This book tells what Wagner did, said, and wrote. It suggests that an estimation of Wagner does not lie in an all too easy condemnation of his many provocative actions and ideas. Num Pages: 324 pages, 1 b/w photograph, 1 table, 31 music examples. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVH; BGF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 576.
John Deathridge presents a different and critical view of Richard Wagner based on recent research that does not shy away from some unpalatable truths about this most controversial of composers in the canon of Western music. Deathridge writes authoritatively on what Wagner did, said, and wrote, drawing from abundant material already well known but also from less familiar sources, including hitherto seldom discussed letters and diaries and previously unpublished musical sketches.At the same time, Deathridge suggests that a true estimation of Wagner does not lie in an all too easy condemnation of his many provocative actions and ideas. Rather, it ... Read more
John Deathridge presents a different and critical view of Richard Wagner based on recent research that does not shy away from some unpalatable truths about this most controversial of composers in the canon of Western music. Deathridge writes authoritatively on what Wagner did, said, and wrote, drawing from abundant material already well known but also from less familiar sources, including hitherto seldom discussed letters and diaries and previously unpublished musical sketches.At the same time, Deathridge suggests that a true estimation of Wagner does not lie in an all too easy condemnation of his many provocative actions and ideas. Rather, it ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
Number of Pages
324
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520254534
SKU
V9780520254534
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About John Deathridge
John Deathridge is King Edward Professor of Music at King's College London. He is the author, with Carl Dahlhaus, of The New Grove Wagner, co-editor of the Wagner-Werk-Verzeichnis (WWV) and editor of, and contributor to, the English language edition of the Wagner Handbook.
Reviews for Wagner Beyond Good and Evil
"Essential reading for all who take an intelligent, informed interest in Wagner." Wagner Journal "Engaging." Australian Book Rev "A solid and stimulating read."
George Hall Opera "Wide-ranging and eclectic, this volume presents the latest Wagner scholarship and criticism."
S. Edwards Choice "An engaging portrait" Music Educators Journal
George Hall Opera "Wide-ranging and eclectic, this volume presents the latest Wagner scholarship and criticism."
S. Edwards Choice "An engaging portrait" Music Educators Journal