The relationship between speech and gesture in the works of Richard Wagner. Influence of the recitation and declamation practices of his time

Authors

  • Martin Knust

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26512/dramaturgias24.52128

Keywords:

Richard Wagner, Theatrical Declamation, Gestures

Abstract

The following is a translation of part of the introduction to Martin Knust’s Sprachvertonung und Gestik in den Werken Richard Wagners. The book presents an in-depth study of the relationship between vocal action and gesture in Richard Wagner. It shows how Wagner drew on the theatrical traditions of his time to realize his proposals for a new musical drama.

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Published

2023-12-30

Issue

No. 24 (2023): Wagner and Theatre

Section

Dossiê

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Copyright (c) 2023 Martin Knust

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How to Cite

The relationship between speech and gesture in the works of Richard Wagner. Influence of the recitation and declamation practices of his time. (2023). Dramaturgies, 24, 156-200. https://doi.org/10.26512/dramaturgias24.52128