Wagner Style: Close Readings and Critical Perspectives

by Arnold Whittall

A selection of Arnold Whittall's masterly writings on Wagner dealing with all major works in the context of 150 years' of critical reception - with copious music examples.

The book celebrates Arnold Whittall's 80th birthday with a collection of his key writings on Richard Wagner. The first ten chapters deal with the three Romantic operas, the four parts of The Ring and the three remaining music dramas. Their aim is to illuminate those aspects...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0993198309
• ISBN13: 9780993198304
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Plumbago Books
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"