The Mastersingers of Nuremberg WWV 96
Prelude to the Opera
[orch] duration: 10′ picc.2.2.2.2 – 4.3.3.1 – timp.perc(2) – hp – str
Description
According to his wife Cosima's diary, Richard Wagner once described the prelude to his opera “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” as “applied Bach” – an interesting quote, given that the opera's plot also revolves around craftsmanship of music.
Six years before completion of the entire work, Wagner conducted the premiere of the prelude on November 11, 1862, at the Leipzig Gewandhaus. In the years that followed, financial problems hindered the composition of his opera until he received support from King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
PB 5737
score
EAN: 9790004216996
PB 5737D
score
EAN: 9790004824788
OB 5737-15
violin 1
EAN: 9790004350034
OB 5737-16
violin 2
EAN: 9790004350041
OB 5737-19
viola
EAN: 9790004350058
OB 5737-23
violoncello
EAN: 9790004350065
OB 5737-27
double bass
EAN: 9790004350072
OB 5737-30
wind parts
EAN: 9790004350089
Description
Description
According to his wife Cosima's diary, Richard Wagner once described the prelude to his opera “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” as “applied Bach” – an interesting quote, given that the opera's plot also revolves around craftsmanship of music.
Six years before completion of the entire work, Wagner conducted the premiere of the prelude on November 11, 1862, at the Leipzig Gewandhaus. In the years that followed, financial problems hindered the composition of his opera until he received support from King Ludwig II of Bavaria.