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Cambridge Companion to Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen

Cambridge Companion to Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen

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The Companion is a comprehensive interdisciplinary tool for those studying Wagner's Ring, providing an introduction to the composer and the work, musical analysis, character portraits, mythological background, critical reception, and a history of stage productions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2020
Publisher: Cambridge University Press


The Companion is an indispensable, interdisciplinary resource for both seasoned and novice enthusiasts of Wagner's Ring. It commences with a succinct introduction to both the composer and the Ring, presenting Wagner as a cultural icon and providing a comprehensive overview of the work. Subsequent chapters, authored by esteemed Wagner scholars, delve into musical themes such as leitmotif and structure, offering a comprehensive collection of character portraits, including prominent figures like Wotan, Brünnhilde, and Siegfried. Furthermore, chapters explore the mythological underpinnings of the work and the concept of the Bayreuth Festival, while also examining critical reception of the Ring, its connections to Nazism, and its profound influence on literature and popular culture. The volume concludes with a chronicle of notable stage productions, spanning from the world premiere in 1876 to the most recent stagings in Bayreuth and other venues.

The Companion is an indispensable, interdisciplinary resource for both seasoned and novice enthusiasts of Wagner's Ring. It commences with a succinct introduction to both the composer and the Ring, presenting Wagner as a cultural icon and providing a comprehensive overview of the work. Subsequent chapters, authored by esteemed Wagner scholars, delve into musical themes such as leitmotif and structure, offering a comprehensive collection of character portraits, including prominent figures like Wotan, Brünnhilde, and Siegfried. Furthermore, chapters explore the mythological underpinnings of the work and the concept of the Bayreuth Festival, while also examining critical reception of the Ring, its connections to Nazism, and its profound influence on literature and popular culture. The volume concludes with a chronicle of notable stage productions, spanning from the world premiere in 1876 to the most recent stagings in Bayreuth and other venues.

Weight: 878g
Dimension: 176 x 251 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781107108516

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