Wagner's Ring: A Fresh Look At The Dramatic And Musical Structure

This study ranges more widely than any other that has been seen in recent decades. Not only what is derived from medieval sources, but also what is excluded. Deliberate changes are made to the medieval Sigurd to fashion Wagner's Siegfried. This brings Siegfried - a ritual sacrifice - to the centre of the action, He and Wotan become pinned together by the drama. Chapter and verse of Schopenhauer's philosophy explains as not done before. Wagner's developing musical skill changed the dramatic structure over the 20 years of composition.

• | Author: Charles Ellis
• | Publisher: UK Book Publishing
• | Publication Date: Jun 29, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 498 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1915338042
• | ISBN-13: 9781915338044