Wolfgang Wagner : an appreciation.
| Other author | Lueck, Laurence B. |
| Other author | Hawaii Opera Publications Group. |
| Other author | Wagner Society of Hawaii. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Honolulu, Hawaii : Hawaii Opera Publications Group : Wagner Society of Hawaii, 2003. |
| Description | xx, 320 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The Wagner family tree -- Treading a path, going new ways / Klaus Schultz -- The early years: 1951 to 1966 / Laurence Lueck -- 50 years of Bayreuth festivals / Penelope Turing -- Wolfgang Wagner: leadership defined / Astrid Varnay with Donald Arthur -- After 1966: Wolfgang Wagner alone / Laurence Lueck -- The humanization of the myth / Peter Dannenberg -- Maestro Boulez and Wolfgang Wagner / Pierre Boulez -- In honour of Wolfgang Wagner / Sir Donald McIntyre -- Reflections on Wolfgang Wagner / John Tomlinson -- Wolfgang Wagner, a singer's intendant / Graham Clark -- Bayreuth after 1990 / Laurence Lueck -- Wolfgang Wagner's first 50 years / Keith Warner -- Poul Elming on Wolfgang Wagner / Poul Elming -- Wolfgang Wagner: my impressions / Linda Watson -- The three Wolfgang Wagners / Robert Dean Smith -- A Wolfgang Wagner moment / Phillip Raines -- A life-long Wagnerite / Monika Hofer -- An appreciation / Jim Becker -- The productions of Wolfgang Wagner: photographs and descriptions of his most famous productions -- Some final notes / Laurence Lueck -- Appendices. German text announcing the appointment of Klaus Schultz ; German text of Peter Dannenberg's essay ; French text of Maestro Pierre Boulez' essay ; German text of Monika Hofer's essay ; German text for Wolfgang's "Wieland" speech ; Recommended books on Wolfgang Wagner and Bayreuth ; List of contributors to this project at the Wagner Society of Hawaii. |
| Abstract | Wolfgang Wagner, in his 50-year-long career, was a driving force behind "Neu Bayreuth", the new Bayreuth that was founded by Wolfgang and his brother Wieland in 1951. The book is composed of a collection of essays, each written by someone who had worked closely with Wolfgang at one time or another. |
| General note | Edited by Laurence B. Lueck. |
| General note | A collection of essays issued to honor the accomplishments of Wolfgang Wagner, who has guided the affairs of the Bayreuther Festspiele single-handed since the death of his brother Wieland in 1966. |
| General note | Essays contributed by conductors, producers, singers, critics and writers on opera who have all been associated with Wolfgang Wagner, including Pierre Boulez, Astrid Varnay, and Sir Donald McIntyre. |
| General note | Errata sheet inserted. |
| ISBN | 097405240X |
| ISBN | 9780974052403 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML429.W137 W65 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |