Katastrophe, Sühne, Erlösung: der Tod im (Musik-)Theater

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This collection features a diverse range of essays exploring themes of death, drama, and opera. Joachim Herz discusses the concepts of erasure and glorification, while Albert Gier delves into the roles of various archetypes in storytelling. Claudia Küster examines the notion of political death, and Raimung Jakob addresses violent death in narratives. Siegrid Schmidt analyzes Salzburg's "Jedermann" and "Die Zauberflöte," with Oswald Panagl exploring different interpretations of love and death. Harald Goertz compares figures like Undine, Melusine, and Isolde, while Rudolf Würmser contrasts Sophocles' "Aias" with Hartmut Lange's reinterpretation. Helmut Schanze reflects on postmodern death theater, and Maria Dorninger investigates the spiritual drama of the 16th century, alongside Jürgen Kühnel’s focus on the "Jedermann" dramas of that era. Barbara Puschmann-Nalenz and Sonja Fielitz analyze Shakespeare's works, while Hermann Jung discusses the myth of Orpheus. Carlos Maria Solare and Francesco Del Bravo explore Calderón and Italian opera dramaturgy, respectively. The collection also highlights various operatic contributions, including those by Alfredo Catalani and Richard Wagner, and examines contemporary composers like Adriana Hölszky and Olga Neuwirth. Additionally, it touches on Victorian drama and the grotesque in Ionesco's works, alongside discussions of Czech opera and Bartók's compositions, culminating in a rich tapestry