An Ode to Life

The gripping sequel to "A Song for Ghosts" Dresden 1848 Just as opera singer Garvanos is at the cusp of success after months of struggling and plans his future with his lover Ivan, life finds a way to throw obstacles in his path. Richard Wagner returns and reclaims his position as head director of the Royal Court Theatre. With him, ghosts from the past come to haunt the opera and Garvanos helplessly watches Ivan retreat back into the shadows he dragged him from. Between Wagner's malign presence and Dresden more and more heating up in riots and commotions, will Garvanos be able to take his future into his hands?

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"An Ode to Life", along with its predecessor "A Song for Ghosts" paints a vivid picture of theatre and opera life in times of radical political and societal upheaval. If you are fond of opera you definitely should give it a read.

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The gripping sequel to "A Song for Ghosts"Dresden 1848Just as opera singer Garvanos is at the cusp of success after months of struggling and plans his future with his lover Ivan, life finds a way to throw obstacles in his path. Richard Wagner returns and reclaims his position as head director of the Royal Court Theatre. With him, ghosts from the past come to haunt the opera and Garvanos helplessly watches Ivan retreat back into the shadows he dragged him from. Between Wagner's malign presence and Dresden more and more heating up in riots and commotions, will Garvanos be able to take his future into his hands?