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The Mastersingers Of Nuremberg (1904)

The Mastersingers Of Nuremberg (1904)

Jameson, Frederick
Klindworth, Karl
Wagner, Richard

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ISBN10: 1169811760
ISBN13: 9781169811768
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 578
Weight: 3.56
Height: 1.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Mastersingers of Nuremberg is a renowned opera written by the German composer Richard Wagner in 1867. The story revolves around a group of master singers in Nuremberg who compete in a singing contest to win the hand of a beautiful young woman named Eva. The main character, Walther von Stolzing, is a young knight who falls in love with Eva and decides to enter the contest to win her heart. However, he is met with opposition from the conservative guild of master singers who insist on adhering to strict rules and traditions. The opera explores themes of love, tradition, and the tension between innovation and conservatism. It is known for its complex and intricate musical score, featuring intricate choral arrangements and rich orchestration. The opera also features several notable characters, including the wise and respected master singer Hans Sachs, who serves as a mentor to Walther, and the arrogant and pompous Beckmesser, who serves as Walther's main rival in the contest. First performed in Munich in 1868, The Mastersingers of Nuremberg has since become one of Wagner's most beloved and enduring works, celebrated for its soaring melodies, intricate harmonies, and powerful emotional impact. This edition, published in 1904, includes a complete libretto of the opera, as well as notes and commentary from the composer himself. It is a must-read for any fan of classical music or opera, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of Western music.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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