Wagner's operatic works rank with the supreme achievements of western culture. But acceptance of Wagner's musical genius is tempered by feelings of misgiving and many believe the composer's underlying ideas to be indefensible. A self-styled social revolutionary, Wagner thought the world could be redeemed through vegetarianism and Aryan philosophy. Introducing Wagner: A Graphic Guide separates the composer's art from the ideas and the arrogant destructive personal behaviour of the man.
| ISBN: | 9781848315099 |
| Publication date: | 7th March 2013 |
| Author: | Kevin Scott, Michael White |
| Publisher: | Icon Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 176 pages |
| Series: | Graphic Guides |
| Genres: |
Opera Art music, orchestral and formal music Composers and songwriters |