The Cambridge Wagner Encyclopedia

Cambridge University Press, 11/14/2019
EAN 9781108795913, ISBN10: 1108795919

Paperback, 899 pages, 22.9 x 15.2 x 4.5 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English

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.

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.