Story of the century : Wagner and the creation of The Ring
Michael Downes
Bok · Engelsk · 2024
| Originaltittel | [ Story of the century .] engelsk
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| Omfang | 309 sider : illustrasjoner
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| Opplysninger | The Ring is one of the most epic and compelling stories of the nineteenth century, created by a composer who was, alongside Dickens, Tolstoy and Victor-Hugo, also one of the century’s master storytellers. But the story of how Wagner created the work is one full of intrigue and triumphs against unlikely odds – as well as controversy, due to the composer’s anti-semitic views and popularity with the Nazi party. In this colourful telling of the history surrounding The Ring and its conception, Michael Downes offers an accessible and insightful introduction to the renowned cycle and the way in which it has been interpreted and performed. Story of the Century reveals how the extraordinary masterpiece came into being, why it takes the form it does, why it captivates so many while repelling others and - ultimately - why it matters.
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| Emner | Wagner, Richard , 1813-1883 : Der Ring des Nibelungen
Opera Der Ring des Nibelungen The Ring of the Nibelung |
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| ISBN | 9780571371990
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