Wagner's Meistersinger
Author | : Nicholas Vazsonyi |
Publisher | : University Rochester Press |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : 1580461689 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781580461689 |
Rating | : 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Download or read book Wagner's Meistersinger written by Nicholas Vazsonyi and published by University Rochester Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.