Guide to the Music of Richard Wagner's Tetralogy: The Ring of the Nibelung, a Thematic Key (1895)

By Hans von Wolzogen

Book Overview

The Guide to the Music of Richard Wagner's Tetralogy: The Ring of the Nibelung, A Thematic Key (1895) is a book written by Hans Von Wolzogen. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the music of Richard Wagner's famous four-opera cycle, The Ring of the Nibelung. The author delves into the thematic structure of the music, exploring the recurring motifs and leitmotifs that are woven throughout the epic work. The book is a valuable resource for music lovers, scholars, and performers who seek a deeper understanding of Wagner's complex and innovative musical style. The author's insights into the music's underlying structure and symbolism help to illuminate the themes and characters of the opera, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to fully appreciate this masterpiece of Western music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436863821
• ISBN13: 9781436863827
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"