Ep. 91: Parsifal Pre-Performance Lecture

07/02/2018 49 min
Ep. 91: Parsifal Pre-Performance Lecture

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Episode Synopsis

First conceived in 1857 but not finished for 25 years, PARSIFAL was Richard Wagner’s last completed opera. This monumental work has sparked great debate among music historians and the public alike since its first performance. In this episode, John J.H. Muller examines the musical language and history of this important work.