Wagner's <I>Meistersinger</I> : Performance, History, Representation /

Richard Wagner's "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg" has been one of the most performed operas ever since its premier in 1868, as it epitomizes themes of Germanness. This volume examines the representation of German history in the opera and the way it has functioned in history through p...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Vazsonyi, Nicholas, 1963- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Rochester, N.Y. : University of Rochester Press, 2004.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Wagner, Richard, > 1813-1883. > Meistersinger von Nürnberg.
Nationalism i musiken.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Richard Wagner's "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg" has been one of the most performed operas ever since its premier in 1868, as it epitomizes themes of Germanness. This volume examines the representation of German history in the opera and the way it has functioned in history through political appropriation and staging practice. in performance.
Item Description:Originally published: 2003.
Physical Description:1 online resource (256 pages): illustrations, musiknoter
ISBN:9781580466165

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