Wagner and the Volsungs

Wagner and the Volsungs
Author: Árni Björnsson
Publisher: Viking Society for Northern Research University College
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2003
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

Siegfried & the Twilight of the Gods

Siegfried & the Twilight of the Gods
Author: Richard Wagner
Publisher: Franklin Classics
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2018-10-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9780342807826

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Understanding the Leitmotif

Understanding the Leitmotif
Author: Matthew Bribitzer-Stull
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2015-05-14
Genre: History
ISBN: 1107098394

Through analysis, Matthew Bribitzer-Stull explores the legacy of the leitmotif, from Wagner's Ring cycle to present-day Hollywood film music.

My Musical Life

My Musical Life
Author: Walter Damrosch
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2019-12-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Discover the fascinating story of Walter Damrosch in this incredible work. He was an accomplished American musician whose family profoundly influenced New York's music scene. As the son of Leopold Damrosch, who co-founded the New York Oratorio Society and was friends with Liszt and Wagner, Walter had a rich musical upbringing. He later founded the Damrosch Opera Company, which presented renowned operas like The Scarlet Letter and Gotterdammerung. The readers will learn in detail about the enduring legacy of the Damrosch family and their impact on classical music in America.