Richard Wagner - Tristan und Isolde |
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Author:
| Abbate, Carolyn |
Editor:
| Groos, Arthur |
Series title: | Cambridge Opera Handbooks Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-43138-5 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2011 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $90.95 |
Book Description:
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Wagner's Tristan und Isolde has fascinated audiences since its first performance in 1865, its advanced harmonic language marking a defining moment in the evolution of modern music. This accessible handbook - perfect for scholars, students, performers and opera-goers alike - examines the opera's genesis, libretto, music, performance and reception.
Wagner's Tristan und Isolde has fascinated audiences since its first performance in 1865, its advanced harmonic language marking a defining moment in the evolution of modern music. This accessible handbook - perfect for scholars, students, performers and opera-goers alike - examines the opera's genesis, libretto, music, performance and reception.