Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 2

Name: Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 2
Author: Richard Wagner

By Richard Wagner

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A curated selection of personal and professional letters between Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt, framed by a brief biographical sketch and editorial notes. The correspondence records their artistic collaboration and close friendship, covering premieres, critical reception, score preparation, financial strains, and efforts to secure performances. Exchanges mix concrete arrangements and revisions with candid reflections on aesthetics, mutual encouragement, and irritation with institutional and public resistance. Together the letters provide an intimate, ground-level view of the composers' creative concerns and practical struggles as they promoted and refined their music.

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Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) was a German composer, theatre director, and conductor, primarily known for his operas and musical dramas. His innovative approach to harmony and orchestration had a profound influence on the development of Western music. Wagner's notable works include the epic cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen," which comprises four operas, and the tragic love story "Tristan und Isolde." In addition to his compositions, he authored several important texts on music and conducting, such as "On Conducting." Wagner's life and artistic philosophy are explored in his autobiographical work, "My Life," where he reflects on his experiences and the evolution of his ideas.