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The bewildering world of opera made manageable
Covering the most popular and most performed operas from the
earliest classics to the present day, this concise edition of "The
New Penguin Opera Guide" is an ideal reference for anyone who is
entranced by opera, whether aficionado or novice.
? Explores the operatic careers of all the great composers
? Describes their operas in detail
? Notes the best recordings
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Lohengrin (Paperback)
Richard Wagner; Translated by Amanda Holden; Volume editing by Nicholas John
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The legend of the Swan Knight who rescues a princess from the
forces of pagan evil is one of Christian Europe's foundation myths.
Lohengrin transformed Wagner into an international figure almost
overnight, and it remained his most popular work throughout the
nineteenth century. Thomas Grey proposes that this was because it
offered a "cautious taste" of his later works, while preserving
some of the familiar traditions of French grand opera. John
Deathridge asks why Wagner denied its Christian symbolism, and
Janet Nelson argues that his vision of the Christian Middle Ages
prefigured a modern historical approach. The English translation is
by Amanda Holden. Contents: Wagner's 'Alter Ego', John Deathridge;
Wagner's 'Lohengrin': between Grand Opera and Musikdrama, Thomas S.
Grey; History, Women's History and beyond History in 'Lohengrin',
Janet L. Nelson; Lohengrin in Brabant, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm;
Lohengrin: Poem by Richard Wagner; Lohengrin: English Translation
by Amanda Holden
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