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Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods): English National Opera Guide 31
Richard Wagner
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Description for Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods): English National Opera Guide 31
Paperback. Editor(s): Nicholas, John. Translator(s): Porter, Andrew. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 141 x 8. Weight in Grams: 186.
Richard Wagner’s fifteen-hour operatic cycle The Ring of the Nibelung ends with this great music drama. Michael Tanner’s essay tackles the scale and meaning not just of this work but of Wagner’s whole undertaking, showing that Götterdämmerung is – for all its length – his fastest-moving drama. Composer Robin Holloway brings the focus of creative genius to his discussion of the score, while Christopher Winkle’s article analyses Brunnhilde’s concluding monologue. The ninety numbered musical themes of the Thematic Guide are cross-referenced to the other Ring guides. Contents: An Introduction to the End, Michael Tanner; Motif, Memory and Meaning in ... Read more
Richard Wagner’s fifteen-hour operatic cycle The Ring of the Nibelung ends with this great music drama. Michael Tanner’s essay tackles the scale and meaning not just of this work but of Wagner’s whole undertaking, showing that Götterdämmerung is – for all its length – his fastest-moving drama. Composer Robin Holloway brings the focus of creative genius to his discussion of the score, while Christopher Winkle’s article analyses Brunnhilde’s concluding monologue. The ninety numbered musical themes of the Thematic Guide are cross-referenced to the other Ring guides. Contents: An Introduction to the End, Michael Tanner; Motif, Memory and Meaning in ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Richmond, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780714544328
SKU
V9780714544328
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About Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner (1813–83) was a composer who drew inspiration from Christian and Nordic mythology, as well as the philosophy of Schopenhauer, to pioneer dramatically new forms of music. His concept of the “Total Artwork” led to the construction of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus, an opera house he designed specifically for productions of his own operas. He also wrote widely on music ... Read more
Reviews for Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods): English National Opera Guide 31
Brilliantly produced and superb value.
The Sunday Times
All these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought.
The Daily Telegraph
Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series.
TLS
The Sunday Times
All these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought.
The Daily Telegraph
Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series.
TLS