Ring Des Nibelungen

Author : William O. Cord
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Music
ISBN : UOM:39015033738439

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An Introduction to Richard Wagner's Der Ring Des Nibelungen by William O. Cord Pdf

Today, more than a century after its first performance, Richard Wagner's The Ring of Nibelung endures as one of the most significant artistic creations in the history of opera. This monumental work not only altered previously accepted concepts of music and drama but also inspired creative and intellectual efforts far beyond the field of opera. Previous studies of the Ring have appealed only to those already acquainted in some way with the Wagnerian art. For the uninitiated, Wagner and his landmark creation have seemed forbidding, and those eager to learn about the masterpiece have faced a vast and frequently esoteric body of commentary. Professor Cord addresses the interests of the non-specialist by taking the reader first into Wagner's unique intent, and then through the complete history of the Ring. Cord, who has attended forty performances of the Ring, considers the conception of the poem, its development into a music-drama exemplifying Wagnerian thought, its introduction to the world, and the reactions and interpretation it elicits.

Author : Mark Berry,Nicholas Vazsonyi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781108916134

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The Cambridge Companion to Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen by Mark Berry,Nicholas Vazsonyi Pdf

The Companion is an essential, interdisciplinary tool for those both familiar and unfamiliar with Wagner's Ring. It opens with a concise introduction to both the composer and the Ring, introducing Wagner as a cultural figure, and giving a comprehensive overview of the work. Subsequent chapters, written by leading Wagner experts, focus on musical topics such as 'leitmotif', and structure, and provide a comprehensive set of character portraits, including leading players like Wotan, Brünnhilde, and Siegfried. Further chapters look to the mythological background of the work and the idea of the Bayreuth Festival, as well as critical reception of the Ring, its relationship to Nazism, and its impact on literature and popular culture, in turn offering new approaches to interpretation including gender, race and environmentalism. The volume ends with a history of notable stage productions from the world premiere in 1876 to the most recent stagings in Bayreuth and elsewhere.

Author : Richard Wagner
Publisher : Leyerle Publications
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Operas
ISBN : STANFORD:36105004219213

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Der Ring Des Nibelungen by Richard Wagner Pdf

Author : Peter Bassett
Publisher : Wakefield Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 186254624X

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Nibelung’s Ring, The by Peter Bassett Pdf

This accessible text guides novice and seasoned opera listeners alike through Richard Wagner's renowned Ring cycle. To aid in understanding this complex and often contradictory work, a modern-day prose translation of its four component operas is provided, as is an explanation of "The Nibelung's Ring's mythological background, Wagner's creative process, and the ideas conveyed throughout each component. A section reviewing its numerous musical themes and how they bind the cycle together musically is also included. Rarely seen lithographs by artist Hugo Braune illustrate the story.

Author : Thomas S. Grey
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-11
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781139825948

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The Cambridge Companion to Wagner by Thomas S. Grey Pdf

Richard Wagner is remembered as one of the most influential figures in music and theatre, but his place in history has been marked by a considerable amount of controversy. His attitudes towards the Jews and the appropriation of his operas by the Nazis, for example, have helped to construct a historical persona that sits uncomfortably with modern sensibilities. Yet Wagner's absolutely central position in the operatic canon continues. This volume serves as a timely reminder of his ongoing musical, cultural, and political impact. Contributions by specialists from such varied fields as musical history, German literature and cultural studies, opera production, and political science consider a range of topics, from trends and problems in the history of stage production to the representations of gender and sexuality. With the inclusion of invaluable and reliably up-to-date biographical data, this collection will be of great interest to scholars, students, and enthusiasts.

Author : Richard Wagner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1877
Category : Librettos
ISBN : OXFORD:N11317519

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The Nibelung's Ring by Richard Wagner Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-08
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0300125984

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Song of the Nibelungs by Anonim Pdf

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

Author : P. Craig Russell
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781616554019

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The Ring of the Nibelung by P. Craig Russell Pdf

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.

Author : William O. Cord
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Music
ISBN : STANFORD:36105008697356

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An Introduction to Richard Wagner's Der Ring Des Nibelungen by William O. Cord Pdf

Today, more than a century after its first performance, Richard Wagner's The Ring of Nibelung endures as one of the most significant artistic creations in the history of opera. This monumental work not only altered previously accepted concepts of music and drama but also inspired creative and intellectual efforts far beyond the field of opera. Previous studies of the Ring have appealed only to those already acquainted in some way with the Wagnerian art. For the uninitiated, Wagner and his landmark creation have seemed forbidding, and those eager to learn about the masterpiece have faced a vast and frequently esoteric body of commentary. Professor Cord addresses the interests of the non-specialist by taking the reader first into Wagner's unique intent, and then through the complete history of the Ring. Cord, who has attended forty performances of the Ring, considers the conception of the poem, its development into a music-drama exemplifying Wagnerian thought, its introduction to the world, and the reactions and interpretation it elicits.

Author : Richard Wagner
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-26
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780241305867

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The Ring of the Nibelung by Richard Wagner Pdf

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.

Author : John Schuler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1909
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015099401864

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The Language of Richard Wagner's Ring Des Nibelungen by John Schuler Pdf

Author : Richard Wagner
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1407796100

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The Nibelung's Ring; English Words to Richard Wagner's Ring Des Nibelungen by Richard Wagner Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : Richard Wagner
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1456304135

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The Ring of the Nibelung by Richard Wagner Pdf

"Andrew Porter's utterly natural, often poetic, faithfully rendered English text should be a revelation...The immediacy of instant comprehension gives the entire drama an added dimension."-The New York Times Richard Wagner's vast Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle comprises four full-length operas (Das Rheingold, Die Walkure, Siegfried and Gotterdammerung) and is arguably the most extraordinary achievement in the history of opera. His own libretto to the operas, translated by Andrew Porter, is an intricate system of metric patterns, imaginative metaphors and alliteration, combining to produce the music in text. Language Notes This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Author : Richard Wagner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Musical analysis
ISBN : OCLC:3336805

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The Nibelung's Ring by Richard Wagner Pdf

The complete libretto of the Ring, in the translation approved by Wagner.

Author : Mark Berry,Nicholas Vazsonyi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781107108516

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The Cambridge Companion to Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen by Mark Berry,Nicholas Vazsonyi Pdf

This Companion provides an overview and in-depth analysis of Wagner's Ring using traditional critical analysis alongside more recent approaches.