Wagner, Richard
The Ring of the Nibelung
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241422281
- author:
- Wagner, Richard
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 816
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Music, Genres & Styles
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Ring of the Nibelung is a masterpiece of 19th-century poetry, the libretto to Richard Wagner's iconic Ring Cycle. This Penguin Classics edition features a stunning design by Coralie Bickford-Smith and a superb new translation by John Deathridge, accompanied by notes and a fascinating introduction.
Wagner's work revolutionized the nature of opera, the orchestra, and the demands on singers and audiences alike. The four operas that make up The Ring are complete worlds, conjuring up extraordinary mythological landscapes through sound and staging. The words at the heart of this work are essential, telling a story and making an argument that requires absolute attention.
This translation and introduction are a must-have for anyone seeking to fully engage with one of the greatest musical experiences of the 19th century. With its incalculable impact on European and German culture, The Ring of the Nibelung remains a work of power and grandeur, waiting to be explored.
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