{"product_id":"wagner-without-fear-learning-to-love-and-even-enjoy-operas-most-demanding-genius-9780375700545","title":"Wagner Without Fear: Learning to Love--And Even Enjoy--Opera's Most Demanding Genius","description":"Do you cringe when your opera-loving friends start raving about the latest production of Tristan? Do you feel faint just thinking about the six-hour performance of Parsifal you were given tickets to? Does your mate accuse you of having a Tannhäuser complex? If you're baffled by the behavior of Wagner worshipers, if you've longed to fathom the mysteries of Wagner's ever-increasing popularity, or if you just want to better understand and enjoy the performances you're attending, you'll find this delightful book indispensable. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWilliam Berger is the most helpful guide one could hope to find for navigating the strange and beautiful world of the most controversial artist who ever lived. He tells you all you need to know to become a true Wagnerite--from story lines to historical background; from when to visit the rest room to how to sound smart during intermission; from the Jewish legend that possibly inspired Lohengrin to the tragic death of the first Tristan. Funny, informative, and always a pleasure to read, \u003cb\u003eWagner Without Fear\u003c\/b\u003e proves that the art of Wagner can be accessible to everyone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes: \u003cbr\u003e- The strange life of Richard Wagner--German patriot (and exile), friend (and enemy) of Liszt and Nietzsche\u003cbr\u003e- Essential opera lore and \"lobby talk\"\u003cbr\u003e- A scene-by-scene analysis of each opera\u003cbr\u003e- What to listen for to get the most from the music\u003cbr\u003e- Recommended recordings, films, and sound tracks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Berger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.82lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.03h x 5.21w x 1.04d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780375700545\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/07\/1998 pg. 77\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/1998 pg. 71\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Berger was born in California and studied Romance languages and music at the University of California at Santa Cruz. He worked for five years at the San Francisco Opera Company, where he acquired for the comapny's recorded music collection and translated for visiting performers. He has taught language at Baruch College in New York City. He contributed to James Skofield's libretto for \u003cb\u003eThe Dracula Diaries\u003c\/b\u003e, an opera with music by Robert Moran, and has just completed the libretto for \u003cb\u003eThe Wolf of Gubbio\u003c\/b\u003e, with the composer Patrick Barnes. Mr Berger currently lives in New York and is at work on a performance piece, \u003cb\u003eKarajan's Wake\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43232664092787,"sku":"9.78038E+12","price":26.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_0560b734-90dc-4358-844c-2eb166fa473f.jpg?v=1754049445","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/wagner-without-fear-learning-to-love-and-even-enjoy-operas-most-demanding-genius-9780375700545","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}