Title: The Cambridge Wagner encyclopedia /
Authors: Vazsonyi, Nicholas, 1963-; Vazsonyi, Nicholas, 1963-
Year: 2013
Subjects: Wagner, Richard, Encyclopedias.
Abstract: 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.
Contents: List of music examples -- List of contributors -- Editor's preface -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Entries A-Z -- Appendix 1: Wagner family tree -- Appendix 2: Chronology -- Appendix 3: Wagner's addresses -- Appendix 4: Leitmotive in Der Ring des Nibelungen -- Appendix 5: Prose works -- Appendix 6: 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: Archives and museums -- Select bibliography -- Index.