English National Opera Guide : Wagner : Lohengrin
by English National Opera, Nicholas John (Series Editor), Richard Wagner (Librettist)
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The legend of the Swan Knight who rescues a princess from the forces of pagan evil is one of Christian Europe's foundation myths. Lohengrin transformed Wagner into an international figure almost overnight, and it remained his most popular work throughout the nineteenth century. Thomas Grey proposes that this was because it offered a "cautious taste" of his later works, while preserving some of the familiar traditions of French grand opera. John Deathridge asks why Wagner denied its Christian show more symbolism, and Janet Nelson argues that his vision of the Christian Middle Ages prefigured a modern historical approach. The English translation is by Amanda Holden.Contents: Wagner's 'Alter Ego', John Deathridge; Wagner's 'Lohengrin': between Grand Opera and Musikdrama, Thomas S. Grey; History, Women's History and beyond History in 'Lohengrin', Janet L. Nelson; Lohengrin in Brabant, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm; Lohengrin: Poem by Richard Wagner; Lohengrin: English Translation by Amanda Holden show lessTags
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Composer and conductor Richard Wagner (1813-83) is best known for his four-opera classic, The Ring. Unlike most other composers, Wagner wrote both the scenario and libretto for his operas. (Bowker Author Biography)
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- English National Opera Guide : Wagner : Lohengrin
- Original publication date
- 1993
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- Richard Wagner; Lohengrin; Elsa of Brabant; Ortrud; Friedrich of Telramund; Heinrich der Vogler
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- John, Nicholas
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- English
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- This is the English National Opera Guide: Please do not combine it with the full score, libretto or recordings.
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