Frank Rauch (*1961) received his doctorate on pattern recognition, the techniques of which he now applies to music, particularly the work of Richard Wagner. For his series of music guides he summarizes essential insights from German and English-language specialist literature on the music of a work understandable for the musical layman. With its audiovisual approach, the Musical connections are not only explained, but can also be used as audio examples be listened to. So far the four operas of Richard Wagner's "Ring of the Nibelung" was and “Mastersingers of Nuremberg" have been published in German and English, the Mastersingers also as a complete libretto with leitmotifs.

The following books are available available in English

• Sounding Libretto – Mastersingers (available on Amazon)
• Music Guide – Rhinegold (available on Amazon)
• Music guide Valkyrie (available on Amazon)
• Music guide Siegfried (available on Amazon)
• Music guide Twilight of the gods (available on Amazon)
• Music guide Mastersingers (available on Amazon)

For the German versions visit www.musicosa.de