Götterdämmerung = Twilight of the Gods / Richard Wagner.

Author/creator Wagner, Richard
Format Book
EditionNew edition.
Publication InfoRichmond : Overture Publishing, 2011.
Description128 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Subjects

Included WorkWagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Ring des Nibelungen. Götterdämmerung. Libretto. English.
Included WorkWagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Ring des Nibelungen. Götterdämmerung. Libretto. German.
Included WorkPorter, Andrew, 1928-2015, translator.
Included WorkJohn, Nicholas, editor.
Other author/creatorEnglish National Opera.
Other author/creatorRoyal Opera House (London, England)
Parallel title Twilight of the Gods
SeriesOpera guides ; 31
Opera guide ; 31. ^A176004
Contents An introduction to the end / Michael Tanner -- Motif, memory and meaning in Twilight of the gods / Robin Holloway -- The questionable lightness of being: Brünnhilde's peroration to "The Ring" / Christopher Wintle -- Thematic guide / Lionel Friend -- Götterdämmerung = Twilight of the gods / poem by Richard Wagner ; English translation by Andrew Porter -- Discography / Cathy Peterson.
Abstract Richard Wagner?s fifteen-hour operatic cycle The Ring of the Nibelung ends with this great music drama. Michael Tanner?s essay tackles the scale and meaning not just of this work but of Wagner?s whole undertaking, showing that Götterdämmerung is--for all its length--his fastest-moving drama. Composer Robin Holloway brings the focus of creative genius to his discussion of the score, while Christopher Winkle?s article analyses Brunnhilde?s concluding monologue. The ninety numbered musical themes of the Thematic Guide are cross-referenced to the other Ring guides.
General noteIncludes libretto, with English translation by Andrew Porter, and commentary.
General noteThis Opera guide first published by John Calder (Publishers) Ltd in 1985.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 127).
LanguageText in English and German.
ISBN9780714544328 (paperback)
ISBN0714544329 (paperback)

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Music Music Stacks ML50.W14 R47 G6 J6 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold