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Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Die

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music | 1996 | 376 words | Copyright

Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Die (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg). Opera in 3 acts by Wagner to his own lib. based on Wagenseil and other sources. Gives accurate and heartwarming picture of medieval guild of Meistersinger, several of whom, notably Hans Sachs, actually lived. Comp. 1862–7. Prod. Munich 1868, London (Drury Lane) 1882, NY Met 1886, Bayreuth 1888.

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