Wagner, Bayreuth And The Festival Plays is a book written by Frances Gerard that delves into the life and works of the famous German composer Richard Wagner. The book focuses on Wagner's relationship with the town of Bayreuth, where he built a theater specifically for the performance of his own operas. The book provides an in-depth look at the history of the Bayreuth Festival, which was founded by Wagner himself and has become one of the most important cultural events in Germany. The author also explores the themes and ...
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Wagner, Bayreuth And The Festival Plays is a book written by Frances Gerard that delves into the life and works of the famous German composer Richard Wagner. The book focuses on Wagner's relationship with the town of Bayreuth, where he built a theater specifically for the performance of his own operas. The book provides an in-depth look at the history of the Bayreuth Festival, which was founded by Wagner himself and has become one of the most important cultural events in Germany. The author also explores the themes and symbolism in Wagner's operas, including his most famous work, The Ring Cycle. The book is a comprehensive study of Wagner's life and works, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of opera or the cultural significance of Wagner's legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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