An introduction to Der Ring des Nibelungen.

Cooke, Deryck.

An introduction to Der Ring des Nibelungen. Sound recording - 6 s. 12 in. 33 1/3 rpm. microgroove. stereophonic.

"An explanation and analysis of Wagner's system of leitmotifs, with 193 music examples," narrated by the author, with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Georg Solti, conductor. Automatic sequence. Text of the narration with musical examples and "Index of motives" (42 p. illus.) laid in container. Includes Wagner's Siegfried Idyll and Kinderkatechisms (with the Wiener Sängerknaben).

An introduction to Der Ring des Nibelungen (2:20:00) -- Siegfried Idyll (18:25) -- Kinderkatechismus (with Wiener Sängerknaben) (2:00).

RDN S-1 (RDN 100-102) London

78761705


Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Ring des Nibelungen.


Orchestral music.
Choruses, Secular (Women's voices) with instrumental ensemble.