Wagner's Tristan und Isolde occupies a singular position in the history of Western culture. What Nietzsche called the 'sweet and terrible infinity' of its basic nexus of longing and death has fascinated audiences since its first performance in 1865. At the same time, its advanced harmonic language, immediately announced by the opening 'Tristan chord', marks a defining moment in the evolution of modern music. This accessible handbook brings together seven leading international writers to discuss the opera's genesis and the ...
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Wagner's Tristan und Isolde occupies a singular position in the history of Western culture. What Nietzsche called the 'sweet and terrible infinity' of its basic nexus of longing and death has fascinated audiences since its first performance in 1865. At the same time, its advanced harmonic language, immediately announced by the opening 'Tristan chord', marks a defining moment in the evolution of modern music. This accessible handbook brings together seven leading international writers to discuss the opera's genesis and the libretto's relationship to late Romantic literary concerns, present an analysis of the Prelude, the music of the drama itself, and Wagner's innovative use of instrumental timbre, and illustrate the production history and reception of the music-drama into the twenty-first century. The book includes the first English translation of Wagner's draft prose of the libretto, a detailed discussion of Wagner's orchestration, and rare pictures from important and influential productions.
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New. Trade paperback (US). 228 p. Cambridge Opera Handbooks . 28 Printed music items; 1 Tables, black and white; 13 Halftones, unspecified; 1 Line drawings, unspecified. Intended for college/higher education audience.
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Like New. Size: 5x0x8; A firm and square hardback with sharp corners and strong joints, just showing a few very minor rubs. Hence a non-text page has a small 'damaged' stamp. Despite such this book is actually in nearly new condition and appears unread. Thus the contents are crisp, fresh and tight. Also, no pen-marks and not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Now offered for sale at a very sensible price.
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New. 232 p. Cambridge Opera Handbooks . 28 Printed music items; 1 Tables, black and white; 13 Halftones, unspecified; 1 Line drawings, unspecified. Intended for college/higher education audience.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780521437387.
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New. Contains: Line drawings, Halftones, Tables, black & white, Printed music items. Cambridge Opera Handbooks . 14 b/w illus. 1 table 28 music examples.
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New. Contains: Line drawings, Halftones, Tables, black & white, Printed music items. Cambridge Opera Handbooks . 14 b/w illus. 1 table 28 music examples.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Line drawings, Halftones, Tables, black & white, Printed music items. Cambridge Opera Handbooks . 14 b/w illus. 1 table 28 music examples. Intended for college/higher education audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Line drawings, Halftones, Tables, black & white, Printed music items. Cambridge Opera Handbooks . 14 b/w illus. 1 table 28 music examples. Intended for college/higher education audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
