Richard Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (Cambridge Opera Handbooks) - Softcover

Warrack, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521448956 ISBN 13: 9780521448956

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1994

Synopsis

This book presents a lively and informative account of Die Meistersinger von NÜrnberg, including its literary sources and the evolution of the text from a light comic opera into its final form. John Warrack examines the music and historical tradition of the Mastersingers; Lucy Beckett analyzes the Hans Sachs character and reveals how Wagner communicates with his audience, both musically and dramatically; Michael Tanner suggests new ways to interpret Meistersinger as a reflection of Wagner's overall view of opera; while Patrick Carnegy provides a history of key productions. The volume contains a full synopsis, bibliography, and music examples as well as three valuable appendices.

About this title

Book Description:

In addition to exploring the opera's literary sources and its evolution from light comedy, this account examines the music and historical tradition of the Mastersingers as well as the Hans Sachs character, and reveals how Wagner communicates with his audience, musically and dramatically.

From the Back Cover:

This book presents an informative and stimulating study of an opera that occupies a particular place in music-lovers' affections, yet always has more to reveal. John Warrack traces the evolution of the work from plans for a light comic opera, through all the drafts and the literary influences on them, into the eventual comedy; he then studies the music in depth.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0521448956
• ISBN 13: 9780521448956
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 188