The perfect Wagnerite: a commentary on the Niblung's ring
Language: English
Biography & Autobiography Composers & Musicians Composers - German General Genres & Styles Music Opera Reference Wagner; Richard Wagner; Richard - Criticism and interpretation
Publisher: New York : Dover Publications, 1967.
Published: Dec 15, 1967
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The famous playwright's enlightening and provocative criticism surveys the four Wagner operas known as The Ring. Shaw explores the works' philosophic and social ideology as well as Wagner's life, music drama versus grand opera, the role of the Leitmotif in unifying the cycle, Siegfried's character, and many other fascinating subjects.