A comprehensive guide to Wagner's colossal music drama epic THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG, featuring a detailed Story Narrative of each of the four operas: THE RHINEGOLD, THE VALKYRIE, SIEGFRIED, TWILIGHT OF THE GODS. Plus, over 90 music examples, a Discography, Videography, Dictionary of Opera and Musical Terms, and insightful Commentary and Analysis.
Opera Classics Library Series edited by Burton D. Fisher, currently principal lecturer for the Opera Journeys Lecture Series at FLorida International University, editor, author and publisher of the Opera Classics Library Series and Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series, a commissioned author for Season Opera Guides for regional opera companies, and a frequent opera commentator on National Public Radio.