| Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung: A Companion Contributor(s): Spencer, Stewart (Author), Millington, Barry (Author) |
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ISBN: 0500281947 ISBN-13: 9780500281949 Publisher: Thames & Hudson OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2000 Annotation: There has long been a need for a modern English translation of Wagner's Ring -- a version that is reliable and readable yet at the same time is a true reflection of the literary quality of the German libretto. Stewart Spencer's well-reviewed translation, which follows the verse form of the original exactly, has filled that niche. It reads smoothly and idiomatically yet is the result of prolonged thought and deep background knowledge. The translation is accompanied by Spencer's introductory essay on the libretto and a series of specially commissioned texts by Barry Millington, Roger Hollinrake, Elizabeth Magee, and Warren Darcy that discuss the cycle's musical structure, philosophical implications, medieval sources, and Wagner's own changing attitude to its meaning. With a glossary of names, a review of audio and video recordings, and a select bibliography, the book serves as an essential complement to Wagner's great epic. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Opera - Music | Genres & Styles - Classical - Music | History & Criticism - General |
| Dewey: 782.102 |
| LCCN: 93060196 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.1" W x 8.9" (1.44 lbs) 384 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: There had long been a need for a modern English translation of Wagner's Ring--a version that would be reliable and readable yet at the same time be a true reflection of the literary quality of the German libretto. First published in 1993, this acclaimed translation, which follows the verse form of the original exactly, filled that niche. It reads smoothly and idiomatically, yet is the result of prolonged thought and deep back- ground knowledge. The translation is accompanied by Stewart Spencer's introductory essay on the libretto and a series of specially commissioned texts by Barry Millington, Roger Hollinrake, Elizabeth Magee, and Warren Darcy that discuss the cycle's musical structure, philosophical implications, medieval sources, and Wagner's own changing attitude to its meaning. With a glossary of names, a review of audio and video recordings, and a select bibliography, this book is an essential complement to Wagner's great epic. |
Contributor Bio(s): Spencer, Stewart: - Stewart Spencer is a noted translator. He lives in England.Millington, Barry: - Barry Millington is the editor of The Wagner Journal. He lives in England. |