An essential Companion for those both familiar and unfamiliar with Der Ring des Nibelungen. It provides a concise introduction to both the composer and the work. Subsequent chapters focus on musical topics such as 'leitmotif' and 'structure', as well as popular culture, Nazism, notable stage productions and critical analysis of the work.
An essential Companion for those both familiar and unfamiliar with Der Ring des Nibelungen. It provides a concise introduction to both the composer and the work. Subsequent chapters focus on musical topics such as 'leitmotif' and 'structure', as well as popular culture, Nazism, notable stage productions and critical analysis of the work.
List of figures List of music examples List of contributors Preface List of abbreviations Introduction Mark Berry and Nicholas Vazsonyi Part I. Myth: 1. Greek tragedy and myth Jason Geary 2. Wagner and the rise of modern mythology Stefan Arvidsson Part II. Aesthetics: 3. The Ring in theory and practice Arnold Whittall 4. Form and structure J. P. E. Harper-Scott 5. Listening for leitmotifs: concept, theory, practice Christian Thorau 6. The Bayreuth concept and the significance of performance Roger Allen Part III. Interpretations: 7. Characters in the 'world' of the Ring Mark Berry 8. The Ring as a political and philosophical drama Anthony Arblaster 9. The idea of nature Thomas Grey 10. Gender and sexuality Chris Walton Part IV. Impact: 11. Critical responses Barbara Eichner 12. Placing the Ring in literary history David Trippett 13. Specters of Nazism Tash Siddiqui 14. The Ring in cinematic and popular culture Adrian Daub 15. Notable productions Barry Millington Bibliography Index.
List of figures List of music examples List of contributors Preface List of abbreviations Introduction Mark Berry and Nicholas Vazsonyi Part I. Myth: 1. Greek tragedy and myth Jason Geary 2. Wagner and the rise of modern mythology Stefan Arvidsson Part II. Aesthetics: 3. The Ring in theory and practice Arnold Whittall 4. Form and structure J. P. E. Harper-Scott 5. Listening for leitmotifs: concept, theory, practice Christian Thorau 6. The Bayreuth concept and the significance of performance Roger Allen Part III. Interpretations: 7. Characters in the 'world' of the Ring Mark Berry 8. The Ring as a political and philosophical drama Anthony Arblaster 9. The idea of nature Thomas Grey 10. Gender and sexuality Chris Walton Part IV. Impact: 11. Critical responses Barbara Eichner 12. Placing the Ring in literary history David Trippett 13. Specters of Nazism Tash Siddiqui 14. The Ring in cinematic and popular culture Adrian Daub 15. Notable productions Barry Millington Bibliography Index.
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