Edited by one of the leading Wagner scholars of modern times, and with contributions from seventeen experts from around the world, The Wagner Compendium is the key to a complete understanding of the composer? the most comprehensive, informative and well-organized guide to his life and times. Features include: calendar of Wagner's life, works and related events, who's who of Wagner's contemporaries, details of historical, ntellectual and musical background, exploration of Wagner's character and opinions, full list of Wagner's prose writings, comprehensive listing and discussion of the works.