Patrick Bade
Richard Wagner: Genius and Monster
Summary
Patrick Bade explores the controversial life and work of Richard Wagner (1813–1883) and discusses whether or not he should be viewed as a genius, a monster, or something in between
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.
Most clearly in his essay “Jewishness and Music.” That is in black and white, there’s no disputing it. And also, as I said, in his correspondence.
Somebody else can tell me that. I know that they couldn’t until very recently.