The unrivaled single-volume survey of Wagner's life and work

Edited by one of the leading Wagner scholars of modern times, and with contributions from seventeen experts from around the world, The Wagner Compendium is the key to a complete understanding of the composer— the most comprehensive, informative and well-organized guide to his life and times.

Features include:

calendar of Wagner's life, works and related events who's who of Wagner's contemporaries

details of historical, intellectual and musical background

exploration of Wagner's character and opinions

full list of Wagner's prose writings

comprehensive listing and discussion of the works