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Gotterdammerung: Twilight of the Gods
Paperback
Main Details
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Gotterdammerung: Twilight of the Gods
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Richard Wagner
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Edited by John Nicholas
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Translated by Andrew Porter
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback | Pages:128 | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 135 |
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Category/Genre | Opera |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780714544328
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Classifications | Dewey:782.10268 |
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Illustrations |
Illustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Oneworld Classics Ltd
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Imprint |
Overture Publishing
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Publication Date |
7 February 2011 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
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 Gotterdammerung 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.
Author Biography
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 and art. His operas include "Tristan und Isolde," "Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg," and the four parts of "Der Ring des Nibelungen.""
Reviews"""Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series." "TLS""
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