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This title was first published in 2001. Concentrating exclusively
on the dramatic content of Verdi's opera, this text illuminates the
characters and plot scenarios that inspired one of the greatest
composers of opera. Organized alphabetically, the reference
contains over 250 entries, with synopses and first performance and
cast details.
Who's Who and What's What in Wagner aims to fill a notable gap in
the extensive literature surrounding the works of Richard Wagner.
It is a comprehensive reference work in which all the many
complexities of character, plot and language in Wagner's operas,
from Die Feen to Parsifal, are elucidated. For ease of reference
the book is arranged alphabetically in the style of an
encyclopaedia. Herein will be found succinct synopses of all the
operas; in-depth biographies of all the characters; a lexicon of
difficult words and phrases; plus an appendix comprising a select
bibliography and discography. Whether the reader be a casual opera
lover, or specialist involved in the production or performance of
Wagner's works, this book will prove to be an invaluable companion.
Contents include: Alphabetical Listing including: 86 in-depth
character studies; Synopsis for each of the 13 operas; Over 1,000
further entries about names, places and artifacts that feature in
Wagner's works; Index.
Who's Who and What's What in Wagner aims to fill a notable gap in
the extensive literature surrounding the works of Richard Wagner.
It is a comprehensive reference work in which all the many
complexities of character, plot and language in Wagner's operas,
from Die Feen to Parsifal, are elucidated. For ease of reference
the book is arranged alphabetically in the style of an
encyclopaedia. Herein will be found succinct synopses of all the
operas; in-depth biographies of all the characters; a lexicon of
difficult words and phrases; plus an appendix comprising a select
bibliography and discography. Whether the reader be a casual opera
lover, or specialist involved in the production or performance of
Wagner's works, this book will prove to be an invaluable companion.
Contents include: Alphabetical Listing including: 86 in-depth
character studies; Synopsis for each of the 13 operas; Over 1,000
further entries about names, places and artifacts that feature in
Wagner's works; Index.
This title was first published in 2001. Concentrating exclusively
on the dramatic content of Verdi's opera, this text illuminates the
characters and plot scenarios that inspired one of the greatest
composers of opera. Organized alphabetically, the reference
contains over 250 entries, with synopses and first performance and
cast details.
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