Riccardo Wagner: Studio Critico

By Luigi Torchi

Book Overview

Riccardo Wagner: Studio Critico (1890) is a book written by Luigi Torchi. The book is a critical analysis of the life and works of the renowned German composer Richard Wagner. It was first published in 1890 and has since become an important reference for scholars and enthusiasts of Wagner's music.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Wagner's life and work. The first chapter provides a biographical sketch of Wagner, tracing his life from his birth in Leipzig in 1813 to his death in Venice in 1883. The subsequent chapters delve into Wagner's music, examining his operas and other compositions in detail.Torchi's analysis of Wagner's music is both comprehensive and insightful. He discusses the themes and motifs that run through Wagner's work, as well as the composer's use of orchestration and harmony. He also explores the philosophical and literary influences that shaped Wagner's music, such as the writings of Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer.Overall, Riccardo Wagner: Studio Critico (1890) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Richard Wagner. Torchi's analysis is thorough and engaging, and provides a deep understanding of one of the most important composers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165495910
• ISBN13: 9781165495917
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 618 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"