Main entry:

Volbach, Walther R. (Walther Richard), 1897-1996, author.

Title & Author:

Adolphe Appia : prophet of the modern theater / a profile by Walther R. Volbach.

Edition:

First edition.

Publication:

Middletown, Connecticut : Wesleyan University Press, [1968]
©1968

Description:

xviii, 242 pages : illustrations, coat of arms, facsimiles, map, plans, portraits ; 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-232) and index.
Historic realism -- Attempts at a reform -- Geneva, 1881 -- Appia's family -- Young Adolphe -- The formative years -- The friendship with Chamberlain -- First works -- Relation to Richard Wagner -- The first essay -- The scenarios of The ring -- La mise en scène du drame wagnérien -- Plan for an opera -- La musique et la mise en scène -- The first designs -- Other essays -- Appia and Bayreuth -- Appia and Paris -- The first production -- The aftermath -- Meeting Jaques-Dalcroze -- Hellerau -- La fête de juin -- Appia and Copeau -- Meeting Craig -- The war 1914-18 -- Appia the man -- Appia's homes -- Appia's philosophy -- Artistic likes and dislikes -- Working habits -- Among friends -- His pupils -- An invitation from Toscanini -- The Tristan production -- The critical response -- The aftermath -- The Rhinegold in Basel -- Scandal surrounding The Valkyrie -- Prometheus -- An analysis -- Last works -- L'Oeuvre d'art vivant -- Personal writings -- Known principles -- New ideas -- The last scenarios and designs -- An annotation -- The accomplishments of Appia's pupils -- Followers -- Direct and indirect influence -- A last word.
Also issued online.

ISBN:

0819530948
9780819530943

Subject:

Appia, Adolphe, 1862-1928.
Theater History.
Théâtre Histoire.
Theater
Theatre Design Set Switzerland C19th / C20th Critique
Performing Arts.

Form/genre:

Biographies
History

Holdings:

Location: Library main 118496
Call No.: ID:86-B3961
Status: Available