Paul Dawson-Bowling Bücher

The first volume delves into Wagner's early life, highlighting his formative experiences and the significant yet overlooked influence of his first wife, Minna, on his music. Volumes 2 and 3 shift focus to Wagner's operas, offering insights into both his well-known works and his seldom-studied early compositions. This comprehensive 3-volume set aims to enhance the understanding of Wagner's artistry for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts.

In this bicentenary celebration of Wagner and his music, Paul Dawson-Bowling introduces, deepens and enriches the Wagner Experience for the newcomer and seasoned Wagnerian alike. Expounding in colourful style the stories, the sources and the lessons of Wagner's great dramas, he offers unusual insights into the man, his works and their meaning, while grappling with the music's almost occult power.