Wagner on Conducting

by Richard Wagner, Edward Dannreuther, Edward 1844-1905 Dannreuther

Book Overview

On Conducting is a book written by the famous German composer and conductor Richard Wagner. Published in 1869, the book is a comprehensive guide to conducting, covering everything from the basics of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486259323
• ISBN13: 9780486259321
• Release Date: March 1989
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Wagner the Conductor

This fascinating little book started life as a newspaper article titled "Uber das Dirigiren" in 1869. Wagner directed it at instrumentalists and vocalists, rather than conductors. It is a practical record of Wagner's experience as a conductor. Besides being a composer, Wagner was a kapellmeister of considerable experience. During his lifetime, the job of conductor was undergoing tremendous change. It is quite interesting to read Wagner's thoughts on the subject.Highly recommended.

wagner knows his stuff

as a student of conducting i think this is an excellent book describing all their is to know about the craft.