Songs and Song Writers
- 282 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Henry Theophilus Finck was a prominent American music critic instrumental in championing Richard Wagner and his musical theories within the United States. His profound engagement with music began early, leading to his academic pursuits in philosophy and music at Harvard. Finck's attendance at the Bayreuth Festival immersed him deeply in Wagner's artistic vision. Beyond music criticism, his interests extended to physiological psychology and epicurean matters, showcasing a broad intellectual scope and a distinctive approach to his writing.





