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Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung
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Author: Stewart Spencer
Title: Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 384
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Details: "An important work for Wagnerites and musical scholars."-Choice There had long been a need for a modern English translation of Wagner's Ring-a version that would be reliable and readable yet at the same time be a true reflection of the literary quality of the German libretto. First published in 1993, this acclaimed translation, which follows the verse form of the original exactly, filled that niche. It reads smoothly and idiomatically, yet is the result of prolonged thought and deep back- ground knowledge.
The translation is accompanied by Stewart Spencer's introductory essay on the libretto and a series of specially commissioned texts by Barry Millington, Roger Hollinrake, Elizabeth Magee, and Warren Darcy that discuss the cycle's musical structure, philosophical implications, medieval sources, and Wagner's own changing attitude to its meaning. With a glossary of names, a review of audio and video recordings, and a select bibliography, this book is an essential complement to Wagner's great epic. 16 black-and-white illustrations
EAN: 9780500281949
Package Dimensions: Height: 9.05 Inches, Length: 6.1 Inches, Weight: 1.4550509292 Pounds, Width: 1.4 Inches
