Thematic Guide Through The Music Of Parsifal (1891)

by Hans von Wolzogen and John Henry Cornell

Book Overview

Thematic Guide Through The Music Of Parsifal (1891) by Hans Von Wolzogen is a comprehensive guidebook that explores the music of Richard Wagner's opera Parsifal. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the music. The first section provides an overview of the opera's plot and themes, while subsequent sections delve deeper into the music itself.The guidebook includes detailed analyses of each of the opera's musical themes, as well as explanations of the various leitmotifs used throughout the work. The author also provides insights into Wagner's compositional techniques and the musical influences that shaped his work.In addition to its analytical content, Thematic Guide Through The Music Of Parsifal also includes a wealth of historical and cultural background information. The author discusses the opera's reception in its own time, as well as its enduring legacy and influence on subsequent generations of composers and musicians.Overall, Thematic Guide Through The Music Of Parsifal is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the music of Richard Wagner's masterpiece. Whether you are a seasoned musicologist or simply a curious listener, this guidebook offers valuable insights into one of the most complex and fascinating works of Western classical music.With A Preface Concerning The Traditional Material Of The Wagnerian Drama.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: 1120042437
• ISBN13: 9781120042439
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"