The Wagner Experience

Published to mark the bicentenary of Wagner's birth, this is a major and original new study of the composer's life and creations by a renowned Wagnerian scholar. The first volume focuses on the life, and reveals, among much besides, the hitherto unacknowledged creative influence of Wagner's wife Minna; the second volume deals in turn with each of the major operas with an emphasis on their enduring relevance in the modern world. With 104pp of colour plates and a beautiful slipcase, this is a lavish yet affordable production for the seasoned Wagnerian and the novice alike.