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La Tétralogie de l'Anneau du Nibelung

By Richard Wagner
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A prose rendering of a four-part music-drama cycle presented with a translator's preface, philological annotations, and a musicographic critical study. The edition supplies readable French librettos together with detailed notes on textual variants and translation choices, commentary on poetic and musical structure, and practical guidance for consulting the work. Analytical essays address staging, interpretive problems, and the interplay of dramatic form and musical design, aiming to assist both readers and performers in grasping the work's formal and expressive complexities.

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Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) was a German composer, theatre director, and conductor, primarily known for his operas and musical dramas. His innovative approach to harmony and orchestration had a profound influence on the development of Western music. Wagner's notable works include the epic cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen," which comprises four operas, and the tragic love story "Tristan und Isolde." In addition to his compositions, he authored several important texts on music and conducting, such as "On Conducting." Wagner's life and artistic philosophy are explored in his autobiographical work, "My Life," where he reflects on his experiences and the evolution of his ideas.

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