- Paperback: 440 pages
- Publisher: Amadeus Press; New edition edition (1 Oct 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1574670700
- ISBN-13: 978-1574670707
- Product Dimensions: 15.3 x 2.9 x 23 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 786,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book explores the mythology, story, music, characters and language of the monumental work. It includes a synopsis of each of the four operas, a presentation of the 145 principle musical motives in order of appearance, and a discussion of the characters and their relationships.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Firstly the book. Considering it was "used" the condition was first class, you would not have said that it was "used", it was in absolute mint cndition. Regarding the content, it is the finest book on th subject of the Ring that I have ever read, and there are quite a lot of them about!! I would rrecommend this as the most knowledgeable book on the subject. It is very easy to read and adds greatly to the study of the Cycle, and I would now hesitate to recommend it t any serious student of Wagner.
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11 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Opinionated and obsessional
16 July 2003
Format:Paperback
This book makes some good points, but the author is quite opinionated (for example, his view is the "correct" view of what a good recording is) so that his advice is misleading. He also does an obsessional counting of words in the TRANSLATION of the Ring, which is not very useful since the original is in German and different translators render Wagner's words differently. I read the book through once and never returned to it, which says something about its usefulness. In contrast, for example, the books by Bryan Magee, I return to again and again for fresh insights into the Ring. Overall, this book is a disappointment and probably not worth buying. It will just take up space on your bookshelf.
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
For broadening one's understanding of a timeless classic
6 Jan 2002
Format:Paperback
Wagner's Ring, written and compiled by J.K. Holman, is an exhaustive listener's companion to the Wagnerian cycle of operas, intended to specifically delineate the subtle nuances of the musical plot. From mythological sources of the Ring operas to a full English translation of each character's lines to a close look at how the opera is stage, Wagner's Ring takes the reader through every possible aspect of the opera short of actually listening to it and seeing it performed. An excellent reference for broadening one's understanding of a timeless classic, Wagner's Ring is a strongly recommended addition to personal, academic, and community library operatic music history and reference collections.
9 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Opinionated and obsessional
16 July 2003
Format:Paperback
This book makes some good points, but the author is quite opinionated (for example, his view is the "correct" view of what a good recording is) so that his advice is misleading. He also does an obsessional counting of words in the TRANSLATION of the Ring, which is not very useful since the original is in German and different translators render Wagner's words differently. I read the book through once and never returned to it, which says something about its usefulness. In contrast, for example, the books by Bryan Magee, I return to again and again for fresh insights into the Ring. Overall, this book is a disappointment and probably not worth buying. It will just take up space on your bookshelf.
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