Der Ring Des Nibelungen

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Summary: Der Ring Des Nibelungen : A Companion.
Review: This book really made me understand the complex and wonderfull work of Richard Wagner. He really knew how to compose a great masterpiece. I always admired his music and now that I read the Book Der Ring des Nibelungen (03 times ! ) I am sure that he is the best composer ever. For the people who loves classical music this is the best book to start understanding its environment. I read Sergio Perazo's reviews, and I totally agreed with him. He (sergio) gave the exactly idea how good this book is. I am starting reading this book for the forth time.

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Summary: A better understanding of the Ring Cycle
Review: Wagner's Der Ring de Nibelungen is one of the most complex and significant artisitic creations in the world of opera. For those eager to approach the Ring and learn about this masterpiece this is the RIGHT book. One of the keys to understanding the Ring is based on its system of leitmotifs - recurring moments used to represent carachters, objects, events or emotions. These dramatic agents are very well explained (there's a sequence of other 4 books of Mr Sabor where you'll find the libretto translations and references to the leitmotifs as they appear throughout the work). A biography of Wagner precedes a chapter regarding the sources of the Ring. These are fascinating topics about the composer and his masterpiece. There is also a great chapter telling about the Ring story and its carachters. The Bayreuth story and a full bibliography, videography and a list of all the leitmotifs complements this excellent book. After reading this book the Ring will become an even more pleasing and understandable experience.