You might also be able to find in a library or for sale used, the william mann translation centurion press ltd, 1964. Richard wagner s ring of the nibelung an illustrated. Richard wagners ring of the nibelung is one of the greatest works of art created in modern times, and has fascinated both critics and devotees for over a century and a half. For a literal, accurate translation, the only one currently available is by stewart spencer wagners ring of the nibelung. A superb new translation of one of the greatest nineteenth century poems. The nibelung, alberich, steals the gold guarded by the rhinemaidens, with the intention of fashioning a ring which will give him limitless power. Roger scrutons brilliant and passionate exploration of the drama, music, symbolism and philosophy of wagners masterpiece with its themes of love, death, sacrifice and freedom shows how, ultimately, it expresses the truth about the human condition. Robert lawrence wagners ring of the nibelung ii 1st. Richard wagner author richard wagner 1883 redefined opera and had an overwhelming impact on german and western culture. No recent study has examined the meaning of wagners masterpiece with the attention to detail and intellectual power that roger scruton brings to it in this inspiring account. It preoccupied wagner for much of his adult life and revolutionized the nature of opera, the orchestra, the demands on singers and on the audience itself. A comprehensive guide to wagner s the ring of the nibelung. This book reveals the resurgence of interest in saga and myth in wagner. An important work for wagnerites and musical scholars.
Tolkien which adapts the niflung legends into alliterative verse. Wagners idea of a moral hero, and siegmunds son siegfried, wagners metaphor for an. It is the outstanding fact in wagners career that he always triumphed. The ring cycle is wagners triumphant realization of the ideal he called the total art work, combining music and drama with poetry, dance, painting, and even architecture. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide scruton, roger, the ring of truth. He was a fellow of the british academy and a fellow of the royal society of literature. It is a powerful musicdrama on a grand scale, a full appreciation of which depends on an. Book lists ring of the nibelung richard wagner opera. The ring of the nibelung is one of the greatest works of art created in modern times. Roger scruton s brilliant and passionate exploration of the drama, music, symbolism and philosophy of wagner s masterpiece with its themes of love, death, sacrifice and freedom shows how, ultimately, it expresses the truth about the human condition. A companion and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Sex and the sacred in wagner s tristan and isolde 2004 and the ring of truth.
Wagners ring of the nibelung humanities seminars program. A superb new translation of the libretto to wagner s ring cycle smiling in sorrow i sing of love the ring of the nibelung, wagner s epic cycle of four musical dramas about primal envy, cosmic conflict, the search for glory, spectacular selfsacrifice, redeeming human love and the downfall of gods, revolutionized the nature of opera and conjured up an entire mythological world. The four operas of richard wagners epic opera cycle, the ring, are among the greatest and most influential works in the genre. Wagners ring of the nibelung by richard wagner, 9780500281949, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. There had long been a need for a modern english trans. Small wonder the ring has been compared to the divine comedy, the ceiling of the sistine chapel, and the b minor mass. It preoccupied wagner for much of his adult life and revolutionized the nature of opera. A companion paperback october 1, 2010 by stewart spencer author, barry millington author, richard wagner author visit amazons richard wagner page. A comprehensive guide to wagner s the ring of the nibelung, featuring insightful and in depth commentary and analysis, and story narrative with over 90 music highlight examples of the rheingold, the valkyrie, siegfried, and twilight of the gods. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. First published in 1993, this acclaimed translation, which follows the verse form of the original exactly, filled.
See the complete wagners ring of the nibelung series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Wagners ring of the nibelung book series thriftbooks. While their music has been the subject of lengthy discussion and analysis, there has hitherto been little scrutiny of their libretti, which wagner wrote himself based on the german nibelung sagas. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. The ring of the nibelung, translated by andrew porter, norton, new york, 1983.
A superb new translation of the libretto to wagners ring cycle smiling in sorrow i sing of love the ring of the nibelung, wagners epic cycle of four musical dramas about primal envy, cosmic conflict, the search for glory, spectacular selfsacrifice, redeeming human love and the downfall of gods, revolutionized the nature of opera and conjured up an entire mythological world. The rhinegold, the valkyrie, siegfried and twilight of the gods. Wagner, richard and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. His major works include lohengrin, tannhauser, tristan and isolde, parsifal and the four parts of the ring of the nibelung. His own libretto to the operas, translated by andrew porter, is an intricate system of metric patterns, imaginative metaphors and alliteration, combining to produce the music in text. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. He threw his lance into the midst of his enemies and fought his way up to it.
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But the ring of the nibelung produced vehement discussion. Robert lawrence wagners ring of the nibelung ii 1st edition. No recent study has examined the meaning of wagner s masterpiece with the attention to detail and intellectual power that roger scruton brings to it in this inspiring account. There had long been a need for a modern english translation of wagners ringa version that would be reliable and readable yet at the same time be a true reflection of the literary quality of the german libretto. A companion spencer, stewart, millington, barry, wagner, richard on. In places, wagner tells the story with the orchestra, using leitmotifs fragments of melody that convey emotions and themes as they recur in varying contexts. The ring of the nibelung richard wagner 9780241422281. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The works are based loosely on characters from the norse sagas and the nibelungenlied. References appendix i appendix i i key colour coding. Not the glaring, inyourface light, not the light in that overused shedding light expression, but the kind of light that reflects off crystals in rainbow colors, rainbow like the wagnerian bridge of the authors invitation to us to travel from our real world to wagners ring cycle universe. The legend of sigurd and gudrun is a narrative poem by j.
Includes spencers full translation of the operasprobably the best standalone version availableplus valuable background articles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A comprehensive guide to wagners the ring of the nibelung, featuring insightful and in depth commentary and analysis, and story narrative with over 90 music highlight examples of the rheingold, the valkyrie, siegfried, and twilight of the gods. Read download the ring of the nibelung pdf pdf download. And it survived all the discussion it called forth. Wagners ring of the nibelung by richard wagner, 9780500281949. His own libretto to the operas, translated by andrew porter, is an intricate system of metric patterns, imaginative metaphors and alliteration. Jun 09, 2016 his books include his now classic short history of modern philosophy 1981, the aesthetics of music 1997, deathdevoted heart. The full german text with a new translation and commentaries, thames and hudson, 1993. It was attacked and defended, praised and ridiculed, extolled and condemned. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Wagners ring of the nibelung, 4 books, 1939, metropolitan. The four operas of richard wagner s epic opera cycle, the ring, are among the greatest and most influential works in the genre. An anthology of reminiscences of wagner by those who knew him.
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The ring of truthbrings us face to face with wagners genius. For a literal, accurate translation, the only one currently available is by stewart spencer wagner s ring of the nibelung. There had long been a need for a modern english translation of wagner s ringa version that would be reliable and readable yet at the same time be a true reflection of the literary quality of the german libretto. The rhinegold, the valkyrie, siegfried, and twilight of the gods, featuring principal characters in each opera, brief story synopsis, story narrative with over 90 music highlight examples, selected discography and videography, dictionary of opera and musical terms, and an insightful and in depth commentary and analysis by. A comprehensive guide to wagners the ring of the nibelung. Google book from the collections of harvard university language english.
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