Excerpt from Operas That Every Child Should Know: Descriptions of the Text and Music of Some of the Most Famous Masterpieces
The Nibelung Ring is used in preference to several other compositions of Wagner because the four operas included in it are the fullest both of musical and story wonders, and are at the same time the least understood.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores Beethoven's famed opera, Fidelio, in detail. It tells the story of Leonora, who disguises herself as a man to rescue her imprisoned husband. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the opera's composition, examining its dramatic structure and discussing the evolution of the libretto. The book also places Fidelio within the broader context of Beethoven's other works and explores its themes of love, freedom, and justice. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, the author sheds new light on one of the most beloved and enduring operas in the Western classical tradition, making this book a valuable resource for music lovers and scholars alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331553199_0
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