Bayreuth, 1876-1896 is a book written by Felix Weingartner in 1904. The book is a historical account of the Bayreuth Festival, an annual music festival held in Bayreuth, Germany, from 1876 to 1896. The festival was founded by Richard Wagner, a German composer, and his wife Cosima, and it was dedicated to the performance of Wagner's operas. Weingartner's book provides a detailed chronicle of the festival's early years, including its inception, the construction of the festival theater, and the staging of Wagner's most famous ...
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Bayreuth, 1876-1896 is a book written by Felix Weingartner in 1904. The book is a historical account of the Bayreuth Festival, an annual music festival held in Bayreuth, Germany, from 1876 to 1896. The festival was founded by Richard Wagner, a German composer, and his wife Cosima, and it was dedicated to the performance of Wagner's operas. Weingartner's book provides a detailed chronicle of the festival's early years, including its inception, the construction of the festival theater, and the staging of Wagner's most famous operas, such as The Ring Cycle and Tristan und Isolde. The book also delves into the controversies and scandals that surrounded the festival, including the rift between Wagner and his patron, King Ludwig II of Bavaria, and the accusations of anti-Semitism that dogged Wagner throughout his career.Throughout the book, Weingartner offers his own insights and opinions on the music and the performances, drawing on his own experience as a conductor and musician. He also provides biographical information on the key figures involved in the festival, including Wagner, Cosima, and the various singers and conductors who participated.Overall, Bayreuth, 1876-1896 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Bayreuth Festival, the life and work of Richard Wagner, and the development of opera in the late 19th century.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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