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The collection features a series of essays exploring various aspects of Hans Pfitzner's operatic works and their historical context. Peter Cahn discusses "Das Fest auf Solhaug" and melodramas, while Jens Malte Fischer examines the debut operas "Der arme Guntram" and "Der reiche Heinrich" from the late 19th century. Reinhard Wiesend delves into the desire for scenic fidelity in Pfitzner's "Der arme Heinrich." Johann Peter Vogel analyzes Pfitzner's "Rose" alongside Pountney's Zurich production and the consciousness trap of the Nazis. Wilhelm Killmayer connects Kleist, Pfitzner, and "Käthchen von Heilbronn." Franz Strunz focuses on Pfitzner's "Chrift-Elflein." Owen Toller presents two perspectives on Palestrina, while Giselher Schubert compares Palestrina with "Mathis der Maler." Hans Rectanus discusses Palestrina's performances in Paris and Bordeaux during the 1940s. Suzanne Summerville reviews Pfitzner's "Palestrina" in the English-speaking world, and Frieder Reininghaus reflects on its contemporary relevance. Other contributions include analyses of Pfitzner's adaptations of works by Marschner and Hoffmann, as well as discussions on his musical legends and the interplay between Pfitzner and Wagner. The collection concludes with insights into Pfitzner's buffo tenors and an exhibition on his life and operatic contributions.