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Opera Explained: The Ring of the Nibelung

by Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson
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Wagner's Ring cycle is the most ambitious work in the history of music: four operas that combine to tell a single epic story. Based in legend, it has become a legend in its own right: a supreme challenge for conductors, singers, opera producers, and indeed for audiences. But for all its grandeur and complexity, The Ring is far more accessible than many music lovers think. This guide explains the basics of the plot, profiles the leading characters, and shows how Wagner's revolutionary music adds fascinating layers of meaning and psychological insight, as well as providing some of the most stirring and intoxicating moments in the entire operatic repertoire.

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Series: Opera Explained Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Edition: Unabridged

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  • File size: 76387 KB
  • Release date: March 27, 2019
  • Duration: 02:39:08

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  • File size: 76399 KB
  • Release date: March 27, 2019
  • Duration: 02:40:09
  • Number of parts: 3

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Music Nonfiction

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English

Wagner's Ring cycle is the most ambitious work in the history of music: four operas that combine to tell a single epic story. Based in legend, it has become a legend in its own right: a supreme challenge for conductors, singers, opera producers, and indeed for audiences. But for all its grandeur and complexity, The Ring is far more accessible than many music lovers think. This guide explains the basics of the plot, profiles the leading characters, and shows how Wagner's revolutionary music adds fascinating layers of meaning and psychological insight, as well as providing some of the most stirring and intoxicating moments in the entire operatic repertoire.

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Music Nonfiction