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Lohengrin: The Story of Wagner's Opera

Lohengrin: The Story of Wagner's Opera

Lawrence, Robert
Serebriakoff, Alexandre

Hardcover

MusiciansFiction AnthologiesMusic Reference

ISBN10: 1258801191
ISBN13: 9781258801199
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Sep 7 2013
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Lohengrin: The Story Of Wagner's Opera by Robert Lawrence is a comprehensive guide to Richard Wagner's famous opera, Lohengrin. The book provides a detailed analysis of the plot, characters, and themes of the opera, as well as the historical context in which it was written. Lawrence begins by introducing the reader to Wagner and his unique approach to opera, which he called music drama. He then provides a synopsis of Lohengrin, which tells the story of a mysterious knight who comes to the aid of a damsel in distress and falls in love with her. The book explores the symbolism and allegory in the opera, including the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal.In addition to the analysis of the opera itself, Lawrence also delves into the history of its creation and the controversies surrounding its premiere. He discusses Wagner's inspiration for the story, the challenges he faced in composing the music, and the reception of the opera by audiences and critics.Overall, Lohengrin: The Story Of Wagner's Opera is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities and beauty of this classic work of music drama. It is written in accessible language and includes helpful illustrations and musical examples to enhance the reader's understanding of the opera.The Story Of Wagner's Opera, Based On A Twelfth-Century German Legend, In Which A Mysterious Shining Knight Appears To Serve A Seriously Distressed Maiden, His Only Demand Being That She Must Never Ask His Identity.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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