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

written and read by Stephen Johnson
Resource Type:
Streaming Audio
Publication:
[Place of publication not identified] : Naxos, [2007]
Copyright:
℗2007
Related Series:
Opera explained
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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.
Table of 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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Author/Creator:
Johnson, Stephen, 1955-
Contributors:
Timson, David
Zagrosek, Lothar, 1942-
Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
Staatsoper Stuttgart
Staatsorchester Stuttgart
Languages:
English
German
Language Notes:
Vocal excerpts sung in German ; narration in English.
Main Work:
An introduction to-- Wagner, the ring of the Nibelung [by Johnson, S.]
Included Works:
Ring des Nibelungen [by Wagner, R.] (Selections)
Other Related Resources:
Source record: Introduction to-- Wagner, the ring of the Nibelung [by Johnson, S.] ([S.l.] : Naxos, p2007 — ISBN 9781843791041; OCLC Number 222100339)
Related Series:
Opera explained
Subjects:
Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 — Ring des Nibelungen
Operas — Analysis, appreciation
Operas — Stories, plots, etc.
Ring des Nibelungen (Wagner, Richard)
Operas
Genres:
Stories, plots, etc.
Performers:
Narrated by David Timson ; excerpts performed by: Staatsoper Stuttgart ; Staatsorchester Stuttgart ; Lothar Zagrosek, conductor ; various vocal soloists.
General Notes:
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).
Description based on hard copy version record.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (1 audio file).
Audio Characteristics:
digital
Digital Characteristics:
audio file
Call Numbers:
Online Audio
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Publisher Number, Naxos: 8.660179-82
OCLC Numbers:
827937002