The Ideas of Richard Wagner: An Examination and Analysis - Paperback

by Alan David Aberbach (Author)

This book presents composer Richard Wagner's formative ideas in a systematic and coherent manner and examines their development and evolution as reflected in his prose, poetry, letters, and music-dramas. In addition to incorporating numerous letters previously unavailable, the second edition has been thoroughly reorganized. As Wagner's political and religious ideas conditioned the works and music he wrote, considerable attention is now placed on the development and evolution of his major thoughts, showing how they evolved and became incorporated into his music.

Author Biography

Alan David Aberbach is Director, Opera Studies and Retired Associate Professor of History at Simon Fraser University.