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Wagner's Parsifal: The Journey of a Soul : Complete German Text with Original Stage Directions

Wagner's Parsifal: The Journey of a Soul is a comprehensive scholarly edition of Richard Wagner's renowned opera. It includes the full German libretto of Parsifal, accompanied by the original stage directions. This edition is designed for those who wish to study the opera's text and staging in detail, providing a valuable resource for scholars, performers, and enthusiasts of Wagner's work. more

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Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner, a German composer, was born on May 22, 1813, in Leipzig and died on February 13, 1883, in Venice. He is one of the most important composers of the Romantic era, known for his grand opera works such as 'The Ring of the Nibelung' and 'Tristan and Isolde'. Wagner's musical theories have had a profound impact on subsequent composers. more

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