Publisher's Synopsis
Wagner's Music Dramas Analyzed: With The Leading Motives is a book written by Gustav Kobbe and first published in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the music dramas of the renowned German composer Richard Wagner. Kobbe delves into the musical structure and themes of Wagner's operas, including Tristan and Isolde, The Ring of the Nibelung, and Parsifal, and identifies the leading motives that recur throughout each work. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Wagner's music and the symbolism behind his operas. Kobbe's insightful analysis and detailed explanations make this book an essential read for music lovers, scholars, and students alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
