Richard Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg - Cambridge Opera Handbooks

Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg is Wagner's only mature comedy, and one of the richest and most profound in the history of music. This book presents an informative and stimulating study of an opera that occupies a particular place in music lovers' affections, yet always has more to reveal. The volume includes a full synopsis, bibliography and three appendices.