Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung: A Companion
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (960 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500281947 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | German |
DESCRIPTION:
"An important work for Wagnerites and musical scholars."Choice There had long been a need for a modern English translation of Wagner’s Ringa version that would be reliable and readable yet at the same time be a true reflection of the literary quality of the German libretto. 16 black-and-white illustrations. 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. It reads smoothly and idiomatically, yet is the result of prolonged thought and deep back- ground knowledge. With a glossary of names, a review of audio and video recordings, and a select bibliograph
He lives in England. Stewart Spencer is a noted translator. He lives in England.Barry Millington is the editor of The Wagner Journal.
Fine translation Essays were disappointing, but leitmotif list is useful and translation is excellent.. Alles I honestly don't know where else one would five such a handy and complete translated libretto of such a massive operatic corpus. Of course, you can enjoy the opera without a libretto, especially now with the hand above stage subtitles, but I have found a little study with this text has helped me enormously in connecting word to music. Definitely recommend for anyone.. "A must for any lover of Wagner's operas!" according to DavidJB. Thorough and well-organized book. Essential for any Wagner- related library.
-- ChoiceSuperb new translation. An important work. -- Wagner Notes