The Life of Richard Wagner, Volume 4: 1866-1883

It is unfortunate that this magisterial biography of Richard Wagner is out of print. Without question, in breadth, depth, and literary style this is the best biography of Der Meister ever written. Like Wagner's music, its effect is hypnotic; once started you have to finish it--all 2,000 plus pages of it. I read it during one summer back in 1983. Foolishly, I sold my 4-volume set long ago and only repurchased it on this web site a few days ago. I was lucky to get a great price. If you like Wagner you MUST read this. If you can't afford one, skip a mortgage payment--it'll be worth it--artistically speaking. A perfect companion to this is Solti's studio recording of Der Ring from 1959-1965--another hundred or so. Everything for Art!