Excerpt from Wagner and the Reform of the Opera
This little essay illustrating some of Wagner's tendencies and theories, made its first appearance in 1872 as a series of articles in the Musical Record. In the following year, Messrs. Augener having acquired the copyright, it was issued as a pamphlet. Long out of print, it is now re-issued with the more important sections slightly expanded at the expense of some superfluous matter. The biographical data given in the sixth section have been augmented upon the original lines; but those interested in such things are recommended to refer to the more complete details to be found in the article on Wagner by the author in Grove's Dictionary of Music, and particularly in Mr. W. Ashton Ellis's biography now in course of publication. Mr. Ellis's fine book is based on Glasenapp's "Life," of which it is a translation considerably expanded.
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