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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.
Synopsis:
Lively, witty examination by the famous playwright of the Ring Cycle's philosophic and social ideology. Additional topics include Wagner's life, music drama versus grand opera, Siegfried's character, and much more.
Synopsis:
Brilliant criticism of the Ring Cycle, with provocative interpretation of politics and economic theories behind the Ring.
Lively, witty examination by the famous playwright of the Ring Cycle's philosophic and social ideology. Additional topics include Wagner's life, music drama versus grand opera, Siegfried's character, and much more.
"Synopsis"
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Brilliant criticism of the Ring Cycle, with provocative interpretation of politics and economic theories behind the Ring.
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