The Art-Work of the Future and Other Works

by Richard Wagner

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Poor, frustrated, and angered by the "fashion-mongers and mode-purveyors" of art, Richard Wagner published The Art-Work of the Future in 1849. It marked a turning point in his life: an appraisal of the revolutionary passions of mid-century Europe, his farewell to symphonic music, and his vision of the music to come. Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was unsurpassable, he wrote. Henceforth "The Folk must of necessity be the Artist of the Future," and...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0803297521

ISBN13:9780803297524

Release Date:December 1993

Publisher:University of Nebraska Press

Length:436 Pages

Weight:1.05 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Related Subjects

Art Arts & Literature Arts, Music & Photography Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Composers & Musicians Education & Reference Music

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