Richard Wagner is one of the most controversial figures in Western cultural history. He revolutionized not only opera but the very concept of art, and his works and ideas have had an immeasurable impact on both the cultural and political landscapes of the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. From 'absolute music' to 'Zurich' and from 'Theodor Adorno' to 'Hermann Zumpe', the vividly-written entries of The Cambridge Wagner Encyclopedia have been contributed by recognized authorities and cover a comprehensive range of topics. More than eighty scholars from around the world, representing disciplines from history and philosophy to film studies and medicine, provide fascinating insights into Wagner's life, career and influence. Multiple appendices include listings of Wagner's works, historic productions, recordings and addresses where he lived, to round out a volume that will be an essential and reliable resource for enthusiasts and academics alike.
• The most up-to-date and comprehensive reference source on Wagner available, with over five hundred entries • Contributions from over ninety international leading authorities in their fields • Twelve appendices provide extensive supplementary information
Contents
Editor's preface; Entries A-Z; Appendix 1. Wagner family tree; Appendix 2. Wagner chronology; Appendix 3. Wagner's addresses; Appendix 4. Leitmotifs in Der Ring des Nibelungen; Appendix 5. List of prose works; Appendix 6. List of musical works; Appendix 7. Selected sound recordings; Appendix 8. Selected video recordings; Appendix 9. Documentaries and films; Appendix 10. Stage productions; Appendix 11. Websites; Appendix 12. Museums and archives.
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