Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

by Richard Wagner

Overview

Richard Wagner: Die Musikdramen. Mit einem Vorwort von Joachim Kaiser, Hamburg: Hoffmann und Campe, 1971. Komponiert von Richard Wagner. Uraufführung am 21.06.1868, Königliches Hof- und Nationaltheater, München.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783847805564
Publisher:	Henricus - Edition Deutsche Klassik
Publication date:	01/01/2012
Sold by:	CIANDO
Format:	eBook
File size:	525 KB
Language:	German

About the Author

Richard Wagner (1813-83) was a composer who drew inspiration from Christian and Nordic mythology, as well as the philosophy of Schopenhauer, to pioneer dramatically new forms of music. His concept of the Total Artwork led to the construction of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus, an opera house he designed specifically for productions of his own operas. He also wrote widely on music and art. His operas include Tristan und Isolde, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg and the four parts of Der Ring des Nibelungen.

Editorial Reviews

"The best literal translation currently available . . . [Peter Branscombe's] translation as a whole is poetic; eloquent and enriching, as befits the work." - Opera Magazine

"Increasingly indispensable." - BBC Music Magazine

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"Neat little volumes they are, handy for carrying around, clearly printed and well set-out, complete with libretto and translation, discography and a generous selection of illustrations." - Gramophone

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