Publication

2008 - University of Rochester Press, Rochester, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

101,000 words, Guess

Page Count

404 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-10158046288X
  • ISBN-139781580462884
  • LibraryThing6758514
  • Library of Congress Control Number2008037840
  • OCLC Control Number209770942
and 2 more
  • Better World Books9781580462884
  • Open LibraryOL22527907M

Classifications

  • DDC780.92
  • DDCB
  • LCCML410.W12 I8135 2008
and 1 more
  • LCCML410.W11

Description

"In Wagner and Venice, John Barker examines the connections between the great composer and the great city. The author traces patterns of Wagner's visits to Venice during his lifetime, considers what the city came to mean to Wagner, and investigates the details surrounding his death. Barker also examines how Venice viewed Wagner, by analyzing the landmark presentation of Wagner's Ring cycle two months after the composer's death, and by considering Venice's subsequent extensive Wagner celebrations and commemorations." "Throughout the volume, biographical detail from new and previously unavailable sources provides readers with a fresh interpretation of this seminal figure."--Jacket.

Subjects

Topics

OperaTravelDeath and burialMusical landmarksComposers, germanyComposers, biographyVenice (italy), history

Places

Times

Series Statement

  • Eastman studies in music -- v. 59

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