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050 00 a| ML410.W13b| B47 1998;

100 1 a| Berger, William,d| 1961-=| ^A405898;

245 10 a| Wagner without fear :b| learning to love--and even enjoy--opera's most demanding genius /c| William Berger.;

250 a| First edition.;

300 a| x, 454 pages ;c| 21 cm;

336 a| text2| rdacontent;

337 a| unmediated2| rdamedia;

338 a| volume2| rdacarrier;

500 a| A Vintage original, first edition, October 1998.;

504 a| Includes discographical references, bibliographical references, an annotated film list, and index.;

520 a| This book is a helpful guide for navigating the strange and beautiful world of the most controversial artist who ever lived. The author tells you all you need to know to become a true Wagnerite--from story lines to historical background; from when to visit the rest room to how to sound smart during intermission; from the Jewish legend that possibly inspired Lohengrin to the tragic death of the first Tristan. The book includes the life of Wagner--German patriot (and exile, friend (and enemy) of List and Nietzsche--essential opera lore and "lobby talk," a scene-by-scene analysis of each opera, what to listen for to get the most from the music, and recommended recordings, films, and soundtracks.;

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Wagner without fear : learning to love--and even enjoy--opera's most demanding genius / William Berger.

Author/creator	Berger, William, 1961-
Format	Book
Edition	First edition.
Publication Info	New York : Vintage Books, ©1998.
Description	x, 454 pages ; 21 cm
Subjects	Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Operas. Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Opera--19th century.

Contents	Part one: Approaching Wagner. Welcome to the art of Richard Wagner ; The strangle life and career of Richard Wagner ; Richard Wagner, superstar ; Map of places in Wagner's life ; Map of places in Wagner's operas -- Part two: The operas. The flying Dutchman [Der Fliegende Hollander] ; Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg ; Lohengrin ; Tristan und Isolde ; Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg ; Der Ring des Nibelungen ; Facets of the Ring ; Parsifal -- Part three: Exploring Wagner. Wagner issues: vegatarianism, antivivisectionism, and anti-Semitism ; Wagner on CD ; Wagner in print ; Wagner-oriented films ; Wagner soundtracks ; Making the Hadj: an insider's guide to Bayreuth.
Abstract	This book is a helpful guide for navigating the strange and beautiful world of the most controversial artist who ever lived. The author tells you all you need to know to become a true Wagnerite--from story lines to historical background; from when to visit the rest room to how to sound smart during intermission; from the Jewish legend that possibly inspired Lohengrin to the tragic death of the first Tristan. The book includes the life of Wagner--German patriot (and exile, friend (and enemy) of List and Nietzsche--essential opera lore and "lobby talk," a scene-by-scene analysis of each opera, what to listen for to get the most from the music, and recommended recordings, films, and soundtracks.
General note	A Vintage original, first edition, October 1998.
Bibliography note	Includes discographical references, bibliographical references, an annotated film list, and index.
LCCN	98019825
ISBN	0375700544

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