The Music of the Ring: A Comprehensive Study of The Leitmotives and How They Are Used in Der Ring des Nibelungen
| AUTHOR | Swann, Jeffrey |
| PUBLISHER | Wagner Society of Washington DC (08/14/2025) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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This book examines nearly every measure of The Ring by analyzing the uses of Leitmotives and how they relate one to another. Although it pinpoints thousands of individual moments, its real value lies in enhancing our appreciation of the work as a whole: to gain a deeper sense of the overall narrative sweep, its dynamic unity, and, in the end, insights into its meanings.
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ISBN-13:
9781967458035
ISBN-10:
1967458030
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Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
744
Carton Quantity:
4
Product Dimensions:
8.50 x 2.02 x 11.00 inches
Weight:
5.04 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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Music | Instruction & Study - Appreciation
Music | Instruction & Study - Theory
Music | Philosophy & Social Aspects
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This book examines nearly every measure of The Ring by analyzing the uses of Leitmotives and how they relate one to another. Although it pinpoints thousands of individual moments, its real value lies in enhancing our appreciation of the work as a whole: to gain a deeper sense of the overall narrative sweep, its dynamic unity, and, in the end, insights into its meanings.
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