Richard Wagner, Der fliegende Holländer / edited by Thomas Grey.
| Other author | Grey, Thomas S., editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2000. |
| Description | x, 229 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Cambridge opera handbooks Cambridge opera handbooks. ^A127792 |
| Contents | The return of the prodigal son : Wagner and Der fliegende Hollander / Thomas Grey -- The sources and genesis of the text / Barry Millington -- Text, action, and music / Thomas Grey -- Romantic opera as "dramatic ballad" : Der fliegende Hollander and its generic contexts / Thomas Grey -- Landfall on the stage : a brief production history / Patrick Carnegy -- Der fliegende Hollander in performance / David Breckbill -- Canonizing the Dutchman : Bayreuth, Wagnerism, and Der fliegende Hollander / Stephen McClatchie. |
| Abstract | This handbook brings together five leading specialists to provide an in-depth account of the origins, style, and performance history of Der fliegende Hollander. Designed for scholars, performers and the opera-going public alike, the book reflects on the biographical impulses behind the opera's conception and considers how Wagner drew on German Romantic tradition while also anticipating the revolutionary aims of 'music drama'. The opera's literary sources and production history are examined and there is a detailed survey of how generations of performers have interpreted the musical score. Rare pictures from important and influential productions complete this invaluable guide. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-225) and index. |
| LCCN | 99059951 |
| ISBN | 0521582857 |
| ISBN | 0521587638 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.W132 R48 2000 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |