Norman Del Mar (1919-1994) was universally recognised as a
leading authority on the music of Richard Strauss, and his masterly
three-volume study of his life and works remains a classic.
Volume I deals with the years from the composer's birth (1864)
to "Der Rosenkavalier "(1912), discussing the early orchestral and
chamber music, the tone poems and the operas "Guntram, Feuersnot,
Salome" and "Elektra."
'Deploying a well-nigh encyclopaedic knowledge, Mr Del Mar
acquits himself brilliantly of his task of disentangling and
reassembling the numerous strands that make up the backcloth of
poetry and philosophy which Strauss, while not always understanding
every intricacy, yet needed as a constant reference map for his
composing. The three volumes of this magnificent book should be
studied by all lovers of the late-romantic music, amateurs and
professionals alike...a monumental achievement.' "Times Literary
Supplement"
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'A brilliant and copiously analytical study ... a constant
fascination.' "Guardian"
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