Biographies, Classical Composers, Richard Wagner

A balanced and beautifully illustrated compendium of life and works, written in Millington's easy-to-read style — Financial Times More…

This new study offers a lively introduction to anyone seeking to understand [Wagner's ideas]...his highly opinionated survey brings fresh air to the debate. -- Andrew Clark — Financial Times More…

A fascinating biography. . . . Chris Walton's translation of Eva Rieger's compelling narrative reads well. . . . Her story made an equalling uplifting read — MusicWeb International More…

This is a fascinating and well-written study of Wagners final masterpiece — Music and Letters More…

In a time when the idea of a volume celebrating an individual scholar is rarely a publisher's delight, The Wagner Style presents, in its breadth and coherence, a compelling case for such a book,... — Opera Magazine More…

Walton has performed an invaluable service to those seeking enlightenment concerning many aspects of der Meister von Bayreuth. This volume contains translations and abundant annotations of four... — Wagner Notes More…