Letters Of Richard Wagner To Emil Heckel

The book ''Letters of Richard Wagner to Emil Heckel: With a Brief History of the Bayreuth Festivals'' is a collection of letters written by the renowned German composer and conductor, Richard Wagner, to his friend and confidant Emil Heckel. The letters were written between the years 1865 and 1880 and provide a fascinating insight into Wagner’s personal life, artistic vision and creative process.In addition to the letters, the book also includes a brief history of the Bayreuth Festivals, which were established by Wagner in 1876 as a platform for the performance of his own works. The festivals quickly became a major cultural event in Europe and continue to be held to this day.Overall, ''Letters of Richard Wagner to Emil Heckel'' is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of classical music. The letters offer a unique perspective on Wagner’s personality and artistic vision, while the history of the Bayreuth Festivals provides important context for understanding the composer’s legacy.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.