The Story Of Bayreuth, As Told In The Bayreuth Letters (1912)

The Story of Bayreuth, as Told in the Bayreuth Letters is a book written by the renowned German composer Richard Wagner and published in 1912. The book is a collection of letters written by Wagner and his wife Cosima, which chronicle the creation and development of the Bayreuth Festival, a music festival dedicated to the performance of Wagner's operas.The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of Wagner, as well as the cultural and artistic milieu of late 19th-century Germany. It also sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of creating a major cultural institution from scratch, and the personal and professional relationships that made it possible.The letters in the book are arranged chronologically, beginning with the earliest correspondence between Wagner and his supporters, and ending with the last letters written by Wagner before his death in 1883. They cover a wide range of topics, including the design and construction of the Bayreuth Festival Theatre, the casting and rehearsal of Wagner's operas, and the financial and logistical challenges of running the festival.Overall, The Story of Bayreuth is a fascinating and essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of Richard Wagner, the history of opera, or the cultural and artistic history of Germany in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.