Interpreting Wagner / James Treadwell.
| Author/creator | Treadwell, James, 1968- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New Haven, CT : Yale University Press, ©2003. |
| Description | xix, 281 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I: Romance -- The romance of opera -- Myths of the artist -- Enchantment -- Disenchantment -- Part II: Revolution -- Writing the future -- Staging the future -- Writing the past -- Staging the past -- Part III: Exile -- The art of transition -- Desire -- Nirvana -- Politics and fantasy -- Part IV: Religion -- Purity -- Bühnenweihfestspiel -- Transformation music -- The grail. |
| Abstract | What do Wagner's operas really mean? How much room do they leave for different perspectives? This book lays open the rich possibilities for interpretation offered across the full range of Wagner's art. Focussing steadily on Wagner's music, dramas and prose writings, rather than questions of biography or influence, the book carefully traces the tensions and uncertainties embedded within the composer's central themes. The result is a new and vivid depiction of the essential character of Wagner's work. Addressing both general Wagner enthusiasts and more scholarly students of music, the author identifies and pursues the habitual concerns of Wagner's operas and writings: enchantment, seduction, heroism, victory, transcendence and sacredness. |
| Local note | Little-341638--3051310488662 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2003101946 |
| ISBN | 0300098154 |
| ISBN | 9780300098150 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.W13 T73 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |