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(Amadeus). This book explores the mythology, story, music, characters and language of Wagner's monumental work. At its heart is a concordance of the keywords in the four librettos, a powerful reference tool. The volume also includes a brief synopsis of each of the four operas, a presentation of the 145 principal musical motives in order of appearance, and a discussion of the characters and their relationships, listing their appearances and the musical motives associated with them.
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An introduction to Wagner's opera Ring of the Nibelung outlining the mythic and musical significance of the influential work. Holman, an avid Wagnerite, chronicles the story, music, characters and language of the Ring , including an English-language concordance, and a listing of key words as each appears during the course of the four operas. The reference work functions as both a guide for beginners and a comprehensive companion for devotees searching for more profound understanding of the epic opera. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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