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An introduction to-- Wagner, the ring of the Nibelung

Title: An introduction to-- Wagner, the ring of the Nibelung [electronic resource] / written and read by Stephen Johnson.
Author: Johnson, Stephen, 1955-
Publication: [S.l.] : Naxos, p2007.

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Description

1 online resource (1 sound file).

Summary

Presents historical background, an explanation of the plots, and a presentation of the main arias and themes from the Ring cycle, interspersed with historical and musicological narration.

Series Statement

Opera explained

Uniform Title

Opera explained.

Alternative Title

Wagner, The ring of the Nibelung
Ring of the Nibelung

Subject

Note

Includes brief excerpts from the operas taken from Naxos 8.660170-71 (Das Rheingold); 8.660172-74 (Die Walküre); 8.660175-78 (Siegfried); and 8.660179-82 (Götterdämmerung).

Language (note)

Vocal excerpts sung in German ; narration in English.

Source of Description (note)

Description based on hard copy version record.

Contents

Introduction -- The stuff of legends -- Dark power? -- Revolution in music -- A new kind of song -- The role of the orchestra -- The Leitmotif -- Das Rheingold. Prelude -- Das Rheingold. Scene 1 -- Das Rheingold. Scene 2 -- Das Rheingold. Scene 3 -- Das Rheingold. Scene 4 -- Die Walkure. Background -- Die Walkure. Act I -- Die Walkure. Act II -- Die Walkure. Act II (cont.) -- Die Walkure. Act III -- The final scene. Wotan and Brunnhilde -- Siegfried. Act I -- Siegfried. Act II -- Siegfried. Act III -- Gotterdammerung. Background -- Gotterdammerung. Prologue -- Gotterdammerung. Act I -- Gotterdammerung. Act II -- Gotterdammerung. Act III -- The final scene : the end of everything?

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OCLC

827937002

Author

Johnson, Stephen, 1955-

Title

An introduction to-- Wagner, the ring of the Nibelung [electronic resource] / written and read by Stephen Johnson.

Imprint

[S.l.] : Naxos, p2007.

Series

Opera explained

Opera explained.

Performer

Narrated by David Timson ; excerpts performed by: Staatsoper Stuttgart ; Staatsorchester Stuttgart ; Lothar Zagrosek, conductor ; various vocal soloists.

Language

Vocal excerpts sung in German ; narration in English.

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Added Author

Timson, David.

Zagrosek, Lothar, 1942-

Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Ring des Nibelungen. Selections.

Staatsoper Stuttgart.

Staatsorchester Stuttgart.

Other Form:

Source record: Johnson, Stephen, 1955- Introduction to-- Wagner, the ring of the Nibelung. [S.l.] : Naxos, p2007 9781843791041 (OCoLC)222100339

Other Standard Identifier

HKI190569801

HKI190569802

HKI190569803

HKI190569804

HKI190569805

HKI190569806

HKI190569807

HKI190569808

HKI190569809

HKI190569901

HKI190569902

HKI190569903

HKI190569904

HKI190569905

HKI190569906

HKI190569907

HKI190569908

HKI190569909

HKI190569910

HKI190569911

HKI190569912

HKI190570001

HKI190570002

HKI190570003

HKI190570004

HKI190570005

HKI190570006

HKI190570007

HKI190570008

HKI190570009

HKI190570010

HKI190570011

HKI190570012

HKI190570101

HKI190570102

HKI190570103

HKI190570104

HKI190570105

HKI190570106

HKI190570107

HKI190570108

HKI190570109

HKI190570110

HKI190570111

HKI190570112

HKI190570113

HKI190570114

HKI190570115

Publisher No.

8.660179-82 Naxos

Branch Call Number

eNYPL Music

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