Gotterdammerung

SKU: HL.49041685

ISBN 9783254080295. 4.75x7.5x0.857 inches. German.

'Twilight of the Gods', the Third Day, brings Wagner's Ring cycle with an evening and three days, all full-length performances lasting for hours, to an end. Everything that has happened in the parts before is now brought to a close. Brunhilde and Siegfried burn to death together 'in a purifying fire'; they are redeemed in the highest union. A whole epoch is inevitably nearing its end: The world of men and the realm of the gods are hopelessly corrupt, only a new beginning after the total breakdown can lead to a whole new world.Apart from the libretto, this edition contains introductory commentaries of Kurt Pahlen who also adds information on the compositional structure and context to the musical as well as external and internal dramatic action of the opera. A short synopsis and a brief outline of the genesis bring the work into relation with the composer's entire oeuvre and life, thus offering a comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction.

SKU: HL.49005065

ISBN 9790001054201. UPC: 073999695861. 9.0x12.0x0.24 inches. German - English - French.

German - English - French.

SKU: HF.FH-7019

ISBN 9790203470199. 9 x 12 inches.

1. Das Rheingold, 2. Die Walkure, 3. Siegfried, 4. Gotterdammerung.

SKU: BR.BV-422

1870: a calm year for Wagner

ISBN 9783765104220. 5.5 x 8.5 inches. German.

Wagner spent the year 1870 almost exclusively in the idyllically situated country house of Tribschen near Lucerne. He dedicated himself to artistic creation (Siegfried, Gotterdammerung). In March Wagner began seriously thinking about settling in Bayreuth in order to realize his festival idea. In July Hans and Cosima von Bulow were divorced, and Wagner was able to wed his life companion in Lucerne on 25 August. His reclusive life did not prevent him from taking active part in the events around him. To begin with, there were performances of his works, in particular the world premiere of Walkure in Munich. The main topic of the second half of the year was the Franco-Prussian War, which was heartily applauded by Wagner. The volume contains 273 letters, 50 of which are printed here for the first time, and 23 others published in their entirety for the first time.

SKU: HL.48185009

UPC: 888680879488. 9.0x12.0x0.182 inches.

“It is no secret that Richard Wagner (1813-1883) is one of the prolific German composers ever to have lived. Primarily known for his operas, Die Götterdämmerung is the last of Wagner's 'Ring Cycle'. The Funeral March is superbly arranged for 10-Part brass choir with percussion by Robert King. Die Götterdämmerung received its premiere in 1876 as part of the first complete performance of the 'Ring'. The title refers to a prophesised war from Norse mythology. The Funeral March occurs in the third act for the funeral of Siegfried, the legendary hero. King's arrangement of Wagner's Funeral March for 10-part brass choir and percussion makes the piece much more versatile and accessible.”.

SKU: HL.49014548

ISBN 9790220109508. German - English.

SKU: HF.FH-7070

ISBN 9790203470700. 8.3 x 11.7 inches.

Richard Wagner: 1. Der fliegende Hollander; 2. Tannhauser; 3. Lohengrin; 4. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg; 5. Tristan und Isolde; 6. Der Ring des Nibelungen: 6.1 Das Rheingold; 6.2 Die Walkure; 6.3 Siegfried; 6.4 Gotterdammerung; 7. Parsifal; 8. Siegfried-Idyll.

SKU: HF.FH-7035

ISBN 9790203470359. 8.3 x 11.7 inches.

1. Der fliegende Hollander, romantische Oper; 2 Tannhauser, Grosse romantische Oper; 3. Lohengrin, Romantische Oper; 4. Tristan und Isolde, Musikdrama; 5. Der Ring des Nibelungen: Das Rheingold; 6. Der Ring des Nibelungen: Die Walkure; 7. Der Ring des Nibelungen: Siegfried; 8. Der Ring des Nibelungen: Gotterdammerung; 9. Parsifal, Buhnenweihfestspiel.

SKU: HL.49016057

ISBN 9780793505050. UPC: 073999307504. 305 X 229 inches.

Contents: Arabesque No. 1 oe Berceuse oe Chaconne oe Five Preludes oe Fuga oe Gavotte oe Giga oe Italian Pavane oe Le Tambourin oe Looking Glass River oe Pavane oe Rigaudon oe Sarabande oe Siciliano oe Two Chinese Folk Songs oe Zarabanda. A selection of beautiful music transcribed for Harp with Piano accompaniment by Carlos Salzedo and Lucile Lawrence. Includes works by Debussy, Bach, Turina and Corelli.

Contents: Arabesque No. 1 oe Berceuse oe Chaconne oe Five Preludes oe Fuga oe Gavotte oe Giga oe Italian Pavane oe Le Tambourin oe Looking Glass River oe Pavane oe Rigaudon oe Sarabande oe Siciliano oe Two Chinese Folk Songs oe Zarabanda.

Contents: Arabesque No. 1 PS Berceuse PS Chaconne PS Five Preludes PS Fuga PS Gavotte PS Giga PS Italian Pavane PS Le Tambourin PS Looking Glass River PS Pavane PS Rigaudon PS Sarabande PS Siciliano PS Two Chinese Folk Songs PS Zarabanda.

Contents: Arabesque No. 1 * Berceuse * Chaconne * Five Preludes * Fuga * Gavotte * Giga * Italian Pavane * Le Tambourin * Looking Glass River * Pavane * Rigaudon * Sarabande * Siciliano * Two Chinese Folk Songs * Zarabanda.

SKU: BR.BV-425

Documents of a Critical Year

ISBN 9783765104251. 5.5 x 8.5 inches. German.

1873 was a critical year in the life of Richard Wagner. Expectations were high when construction began on the theater. And now, even though the ambitious festival enterprise was threatened with failure, Wagner single-mindedly drove his collaborators and fund raisers on, mercilessly. Most of the approx. 320 ascertainable letters edited by Angela Steinsiek testify to his attempts to raise funds: through increased concert activity, selective publications, even through the convocation of an assembly of patrons. Other adversities he faced are found in the numerous letters from publishers which document the publication of the Rheingold score; the completion of Wagner's first book of collected writings; and the hindrances constantly preventing him from orchestrating Gotterdammerung, which kept stalling because of everyday chores. Moreover, a series of letters also clearly illustrates the process of the construction of Haus Wahnfried, whose luxurious interior decoration had to be dropped for lack of funds.

Documents of a Critical Year.

SKU: HF.FH-7048

ISBN 9790203470489. 8.3 x 11.7 inches.

1. Der Ring des Nibelungen - Ein Buhnenfestspiel fur drei Tage und einen Vorabend: 1. Zweiter Tag: Siegfried, Handlung in drei Aufzugen; 2. Dritter Tag: Gotterdammerung, Handlung in drei Aufzugen und einem Vorspiel; 3. Parsifal - Ein Buhnenweihfestspiel in drei Aufzugen.

SKU: BR.BV-424

1872: more than one letter a day

ISBN 9783765104244. 5.5 x 8.5 inches. German.

In the life of Richard Wagner, the year 1872 was marked by decisive events such as the family's relocation to Bayreuth - the master's new home and workplace - and the laying of the cornerstone of the Festspielhaus, which was staged to stunning effect. Next to consolidating the new festival enterprise, Wagner continued to work on the third act of Gotterdammerung, authored several theoretical writings on music, and pressed ahead with the publication plans for his autobiography Mein Leben. The composer's many activities are reflected in the uncommonly large number of 401 transmitted letters and telegrams which Martin Durrer meticulously edited for this volume of the Wagner Correspondence.

18 72: more than one letter a day.