The Perfect Wagnerite: a Commentary on the Niblung's Ring
The Perfect Wagnerite: a Commentary on the Niblung's Ring

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Publisher: Namaskar Book

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Total Pages: 113

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Embark on a journey through the intricate layers of Wagner's Ring Cycle with Bernard Shaw as your guide. The Perfect Wagnerite: A Commentary on the Niblung's Ring by Bernard Shaw: Embark on a journey into the world of Richard Wagner's epic opera with Bernard Shaw's The Perfect Wagnerite. This insightful commentary provides a key to unlocking the intricate layers of the Niblung's Ring, offering a guide to both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers to the world of Wagner. Shaw's passionate analysis and deep appreciation for the art form make this commentary an indispensable companion for opera lovers. Why This Book? The Perfect Wagnerite is not just a commentary; it's a gateway into the rich tapestry of Wagner's operatic masterpiece. Bernard Shaw's keen insights and accessible explanations make this book an essential companion for anyone seeking to understand and appreciate the nuances of the Niblung's Ring. Bernard Shaw, a prolific Irish playwright and music critic, brings his signature wit and analytical prowess to Wagner's operatic world in The Perfect Wagnerite.

The Perfect Wagnerite
The Perfect Wagnerite

Author: Bernard Shaw

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1967-01-01

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780486217079

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The famous playwright's enlightening and provocative criticism surveys the four Wagner operas known as The Ring. Shaw explores the works' philosophic and social ideology as well as Wagner's life, music drama versus grand opera, the role of the Leitmotif in unifying the cycle, Siegfried's character, and many other fascinating subjects.

The Perfect Wagnerite: A Commentary On The Niblung's Ring
The Perfect Wagnerite: A Commentary On The Niblung's Ring

Author: Bernard Shaw

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2021-01-01

Total Pages: 115

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The renowned Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw's philosophical commentary on German theatre director Richard Wagner's 'The Niblung's Ring'. This essay+review was first published in the year 1898.

The Perfect Wagnerite
The Perfect Wagnerite

Author: George Bernard Shaw

Publisher: The Floating Press

Published: 2011-06-01

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 1775453472

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Though remembered primarily as a playwright and novelist, Irish writer George Bernard Shaw was an insatiably curious intellect whose interests encompassed a broad array of topics. This exegesis on Wagner's Ring cycle relates the opera series to ideas like capitalism and mythological archetypes.

The Perfect Wagnerite
The Perfect Wagnerite

Author: George Shaw

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Published: 2018-07-15

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9781723073427

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George Bernard Shaw's classic examination of, and commentary on, Richard Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen.Shaw explores the work in terms of musicology, interpreting the aesthetics and movements. Allegorically, Shaw frames the Ring with respect to the collapse of capitalism and the rise of socialism.Topics covered include:Preliminary Encouragements, The Ring Of The Niblungs, The Rhine Gold, Wagner As Revolutionist, The Valkyries, Siegfried, Back To Opera Again, Siegfried As Protestant, Panacea Quackery, Otherwise Idealism, Dramatic Origin Of Wotan, The Love Panacea, Not Love, But Life, Anarchism No Panacea, Siegfried Concluded, Night Falls On The Gods, Prologue, A Wagnerian Newspaper Controversy, Forgotten Ere Finished, Why He Changed His Mind, Wagner's Own Explanation, The Pessimist As Amorist, The Music Of The Ring, The Characterization, The Old And The New Music, The Nineteenth Century, The Music Of The Future, Bayreuth, Bayreuth In England, and Wagnerian Singers.