The Ring of the Nibelung

The Ring of the Nibelung
Title The Ring of the Nibelung PDF eBook
Author Richard Wagner
Publisher Penguin UK
Pages 708
Release 2018-07-26
Genre Music
ISBN 0241305861

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A superb new translation of one of the greatest nineteenth century poems: the libretto to Wagner's Ring cycle The scale and grandeur of Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung has no precedent and no successor. It preoccupied Wagner for much of his adult life and revolutionized the nature of opera, the orchestra, the demands on singers and on the audience itself. The four operas-The Rhinegold, The Valkyrie, Siegfried and Twilight of the Gods - are complete worlds, conjuring up extraordinary mythological landscapes through sound as much as staging. Wagner wrote the entire libretto before embarking on the music. Discarding the grand choruses and bravura duets central to most operas, he used the largest musical forces in the context often of only a handful of singers on stage. The words were essential: he was telling a story and making an argument in a way that required absolute attention to what was said. The libretto for The Ring lies at the heart of nineteenth century culture. It is in itself a work of power and grandeur and it had an incalculable effect on European and specifically German culture. John Deathridge's superb new translation, with notes and a fascinating introduction, is essential for anyone who wishes to get to grips with one of the great musical experiences.

Song of the Nibelungs

Song of the Nibelungs
Title Song of the Nibelungs PDF eBook
Author
Publisher Yale University Press
Pages 384
Release 2008-01-08
Genre Literary Collections
ISBN 9780300125986

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It portrays the existential struggles and downfall of an entire people, the Burgundians, in a military conflict with the Huns and their king."--Jacket.

The Ring of the Nibelung

The Ring of the Nibelung
Title The Ring of the Nibelung PDF eBook
Author P. Craig Russell
Publisher Dark Horse Comics
Pages 453
Release 2014
Genre Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN 1616554010

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The Eisner Award-winning series, finally collected in one volume, presents one of the grandest stories of Western civilisation, one of the most explosive epics in the history of comics. Giants plot against gods, who in turn tear human lovers apart, the lives of great warriors are ruined and countless people are slain in the name of love and gold. This re-telling of the Ring Cycle marks a new high point in the career of this true artist's artist, and features a lavish index of production notes, sketches and commmentaries.

Richard Wagner and the Nibelungs

Richard Wagner and the Nibelungs
Title Richard Wagner and the Nibelungs PDF eBook
Author Elizabeth Magee
Publisher Oxford University Press, USA
Pages 250
Release 1990
Genre Music
ISBN

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The four operas of Richard Wagner's epic opera cycle, the Ring, are among the greatest and most influential works in the genre. While their music has been the subject of lengthy discussion and analysis, there has hitherto been little scrutiny of their libretti, which Wagner wrote himself based on the German Nibelung sagas. This book reveals the resurgence of interest in saga and myth in Wagner's day, and, in establishing an authoritative bibliography of Wagner's Nibelung reading, shows how contemporary editors, scholars, and poets influenced the shape of Wagner's libretti. The resulting study sheds fascinating new light on these musical masterpieces.

The Nibelung's Ring

The Nibelung's Ring
Title The Nibelung's Ring PDF eBook
Author Richard Wagner
Publisher
Pages 368
Release 1877
Genre Librettos
ISBN

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Siegfried & the Twilight of the Gods

Siegfried & the Twilight of the Gods
Title Siegfried & the Twilight of the Gods PDF eBook
Author Richard Wagner
Publisher Franklin Classics
Pages 282
Release 2018-10-13
Genre
ISBN 9780342807826

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Valkyrie; Die Walküre

The Valkyrie; Die Walküre
Title The Valkyrie; Die Walküre PDF eBook
Author Robert 1912-1981 Lawrence
Publisher Hassell Street Press
Pages 56
Release 2021-09-09
Genre
ISBN 9781013870200

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.