To tell the truth, that delay is entirely due to a too obstinate attempt to abide by the plan sketched out in my preface to Volume I.: had I come earlier to my recent decision, these chapters would have long since lain at the readers mercy; for, with exception of the Supplemental Notes, they were ready for type by last July. But Herr Glasenapp ssecond volume had taken us down (in the German) to the beginning of 1853 private publication of the poem of Der Ring des Nibelungen and I was doing my best to keep fairly in step with him. However, as from about the seventh of the present set of chapters I had allowed myself considerably greater freedom, alike of exposition and construction, the work ran away with me at last; so that, by the time the major portion of my manuscript was actually in the printers hands, I made the embarrassing discovery that this volume threatened to extend to some 150 to 200 pages longer than its predecessor. Accordingly there was nothing for it, but to break off at an earlier epoch than that selected for the purpose by Herr Glasenapp. Luckily such an epoch presented itself quite naturally with Richard Wagner sremoval A -N yf- rL V. (--- .- .
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This second volume of Richard Wagner's life and times covers the composer's early years as a conductor at the Dresden opera house, providing a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of his tenure. Wagner found himself at the helm of an institution steeped in tradition and resistance to change, leading to conflicts with established musicians like Lipinski. However, the author highlights Wagner's unwavering determination to revolutionize the opera, exemplified by his innovative interpretations of classic works like Mozart's Don Giovanni and his own groundbreaking compositions like Tannhäuser. Through meticulous research and captivating storytelling, this book explores the artistic and personal struggles that shaped Wagner's early career, offering a valuable insight into the development of one of the most influential composers in history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781451004847_0
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