Richard Wagner and the Style of the Music Drama V1: The Style of the Music Drama (1897)

""Richard Wagner and the Style of the Music Drama V1: The Style of the Music Drama"" is a book written by Wilbur Fiske Stone Jr. and originally published in 1897. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the musical style and techniques used by the famous German composer Richard Wagner in his operas and music dramas. Stone Jr. delves into the complex harmonic structures, orchestration, and vocal techniques employed by Wagner, as well as his use of leitmotifs and other musical devices to create a unique and powerful dramatic effect. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the music of Wagner or the development of music drama as an art form.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.