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With its illustrated presentation and attention to Wagner’s artistic world, Richard Wagner: The Sorcerer of Bayreuth will appeal to classical music enthusiasts, opera lovers, music students and readers interested in the cultural history of Germany.
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Richard Wagner: The Sorcerer of Bayreuth by Barry Millington is an illustrated exploration of the life, music and enduring influence of Richard Wagner, one of the most celebrated and controversial composers in the history of Western classical music. Published by Thames & Hudson, this hardcover book examines Wagner’s extraordinary artistic ambitions, his revolutionary approach to opera and the cultural legacy surrounding his work.
Wagner transformed the operatic tradition through his ambitious musical dramas, elaborate orchestration and integration of music, poetry, staging and mythology. His works, including The Ring of the Nibelung, Tristan und Isolde and Parsifal, challenged conventional ideas about opera and helped shape the development of European music in the nineteenth century. Richard Wagner: The Sorcerer of Bayreuth explores the creative vision behind these works and the composer’s determination to establish a new kind of musical theatre.
A central theme is Wagner’s relationship with Bayreuth, the Bavarian town that became synonymous with his artistic vision. The Bayreuth Festival Theatre was designed specifically for the performance of his operas, creating a lasting institution dedicated to his music. The book considers the importance of this project and the influence Wagner’s ideas continue to exert on opera production and performance.
Barry Millington is a respected music critic and Wagner specialist whose writing makes complex musical and historical subjects accessible to a broad readership. His discussion places Wagner’s achievements within the political, intellectual and cultural environment of nineteenth-century Europe, while also acknowledging the controversies surrounding the composer’s personality, political views and antisemitism.
With its illustrated presentation and attention to Wagner’s artistic world, Richard Wagner: The Sorcerer of Bayreuth will appeal to classical music enthusiasts, opera lovers, music students and readers interested in the cultural history of Germany. It offers an engaging introduction to a composer whose work continues to inspire passionate admiration, debate and interpretation.
Condition: Very Good – Excellent condition with prior ownership inscription in ink on front end page.
