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Author: Lawrence Gilman Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: Category : Drama Languages : en Pages : 232
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Since that day when, a quarter of a century ago, Richard Wagner ceased to be a dynamic figure in the life of the world, the history of operatic art has been, save for a few conspicuous exceptions, a barren and unprofitable page; and it has been so, in a considerable degree, because of him. When Mr. William F. Apthorp, in his admirable history of the opera-a book written with unflagging gusto and vividness-observed that Wagner's style has been, since his death, little imitated, he made an astonishing assertion. "If by Wagner's influence," he went on, "is meant the influence of his individuality, it may fairly be said to have been null. In this respect Wagner has had no more followers than Mozart or Beethoven; he has founded no school." Again one must exclaim: An astonishing affirmation! and it is not the first time that it has been made, nor will it be the last. Yet how it can have seemed a reasonable thing to say is one of the insoluble mysteries. The influence of Wagner-the influence of his individuality as well as of his principles-upon the musical art of the past twenty-five years has been simply incalculable. It has tinged, when it has not dyed and saturated, every phase and form of creative music, from the opera to the sonata and string quartet.
Author: Lawrence Gilman Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: Category : Drama Languages : en Pages : 232
Book Description
Since that day when, a quarter of a century ago, Richard Wagner ceased to be a dynamic figure in the life of the world, the history of operatic art has been, save for a few conspicuous exceptions, a barren and unprofitable page; and it has been so, in a considerable degree, because of him. When Mr. William F. Apthorp, in his admirable history of the opera-a book written with unflagging gusto and vividness-observed that Wagner's style has been, since his death, little imitated, he made an astonishing assertion. "If by Wagner's influence," he went on, "is meant the influence of his individuality, it may fairly be said to have been null. In this respect Wagner has had no more followers than Mozart or Beethoven; he has founded no school." Again one must exclaim: An astonishing affirmation! and it is not the first time that it has been made, nor will it be the last. Yet how it can have seemed a reasonable thing to say is one of the insoluble mysteries. The influence of Wagner-the influence of his individuality as well as of his principles-upon the musical art of the past twenty-five years has been simply incalculable. It has tinged, when it has not dyed and saturated, every phase and form of creative music, from the opera to the sonata and string quartet.
Author: Lawrence Gilman Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780484774291 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 230
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Excerpt from Aspects of Modern Opera: Estimates and Inquiries It is not easy to understand how anyone who is at all familiar with the products of musical art in Europe and America since the death of the tyrant of Bayreuth can be disposed to question the fact. No composer who ever lived influenced so deeply the music that came after. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Lawrence Gilman Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 83
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"Edward MacDowell: A Study" by Lawrence Gilman Edward Alexander MacDowell was an American composer and pianist of the late Romantic period. He was best known for his second piano concerto and his piano suites. In this book, Gilman, a noted music critic, delves into the life of this important man in music history to show readers the path life took to bring him to the career he later became known for.
Author: Lawrence Gilman Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 63
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Learn about Claude Debussy's only completed opera, 'Pelléas et Mélisande', with Lawrence Gilman's expert guide. Discover the intricacies of the love triangle between Prince Golaud, Mélisande, and Pelléas, as jealousy and obsession lead to tragedy. Gilman's masterful analysis of the French libretto, adapted from Maurice Maeterlinck's play, explores the opera's symbolism and Debussy's groundbreaking music. As a landmark in 20th-century music, 'Pelléas et Mélisande' remains a timeless work of art that captures the essence of human emotion and desire.
Author: Lawrence Gilman
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