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Title: Richard Wagner
Original Publication: Finland: WSOY, 1923.
Note: Reading ease score: 23.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits: Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Richard Wagner" by Bruno Nurmi is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and works of renowned composer Richard Wagner, detailing his contributions to music and the opera scene, as well as the controversies surrounding his innovative approaches and compositions. The opening portion of the work introduces readers to Wagner's early life, beginning with his birth in Leipzig in 1813 and detailing his upbringing after the death of his father. It highlights his early interest in theater and music, noting influential figures in his life, such as his stepfather and later mentors, who helped shape his musical career. The narrative emphasizes Wagner's struggles, including financial hardships and his quest for artistic recognition. As he develops his craft, Wagner's strong inspiration from composers like Beethoven and Weber is revealed, setting the stage for his later ambitious works that aimed to redefine opera. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nurmi, Bruno, 1891-1940
EBook No.: 70990
Published: Jun 16, 2023
Downloads: 67
Language: Finnish
Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Operas
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Richard Wagner
Original Publication: Finland: WSOY, 1923.
Note: Reading ease score: 23.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits: Jari Koivisto
Summary: "Richard Wagner" by Bruno Nurmi is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and works of renowned composer Richard Wagner, detailing his contributions to music and the opera scene, as well as the controversies surrounding his innovative approaches and compositions. The opening portion of the work introduces readers to Wagner's early life, beginning with his birth in Leipzig in 1813 and detailing his upbringing after the death of his father. It highlights his early interest in theater and music, noting influential figures in his life, such as his stepfather and later mentors, who helped shape his musical career. The narrative emphasizes Wagner's struggles, including financial hardships and his quest for artistic recognition. As he develops his craft, Wagner's strong inspiration from composers like Beethoven and Weber is revealed, setting the stage for his later ambitious works that aimed to redefine opera. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nurmi, Bruno, 1891-1940
EBook No.: 70990
Published: Jun 16, 2023
Downloads: 67
Language: Finnish
Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Operas
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.