Richard Wagner
Subtitle: Der Fliegende Holländer (Cambridge Opera Handbooks)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: November 6, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 239
ISBN-13: 9780521582858
Subjects: Composers & musicians; Opera; History & Criticism - General; Music/Songbooks; Wagner, Richard,; Music; Genres & Styles - Opera; Music / Opera; Wagner, Richard,--1813-1883.--Fliegende Hollèander; Composers & Musicians - General; 1813-1883; 1813-1883; Fliegende Hollander; Fliegende Hollèander
First sentence: The figure of the "Flying Dutchman" is a mythical creation [Gedicht] of the people: it gives emotionally compelling expression to a timeless feature of human nature.
Description: "This handbook brings together five leading specialists to provide an in-depth account of the origins, style, and performance history of Der fliegende Hollander. Designed for scholars, performers and the opera-going public alike, the book reflects on the biographical impulses behind the opera's conception and considers how Wagner drew on German Romantic tradition while also anticipating the revolutionary aims of 'music drama'. The opera's literary sources and production history are examined and there is a detailed survey of how generations of performers have interpreted the musical score. Rare pictures from important and influential productions complete this invaluable guide."--Jacket.