Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung
Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung
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Thus Siegmund* s dark fate has driven him to seek shelter in the house of the very man who is the arch-enemy of his race and is bound by the laws of kin- ship to avenge on Siegmund the death of kinsmen. These are some of the salient points of Siegmunds narrative concerning which much more might be written. To me this portion of the score, w^hether we consider it in con- Digitized by VjOOQIC '*THE VALKYRS 41 nection with the words or as pure music, has far more value than other more popular pass...ages, for instance, SzegmuncTs Love-song ; though for some years to come probably the mass of the public will continue to regard the latter as the " gem of the opera." As Stegmund concludes his narative the Walsung Motive is heard. Gazing with ardent longing toward Siegltnde, he says : Now know'st thou, questioning wife, Why *• Peaceful " is not my name.
These words are sung to a lovely phrase. Then, as Stegmund rises and strides over to the hearth while Stegltnde, pale and deeply affected by his tale, bows her head, there is heard on the horns, bassoons, violas and 'cellos a motive expressive of the heroic fortitude of the Walsungs in struggling against their fate.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Thus Siegmund* s dark fate has driven him to seek shelter in the house of the very man who is the arch-enemy of his race and is bound by the laws of kin- ship to avenge on Siegmund the death of kinsmen. These are some of the salient points of Siegmunds narrative concerning which much more might be written. To me this portion of the score, w^hether we consider it in con- Digitized by VjOOQIC '*THE VALKYRS 41 nection with the words or as pure music, has far more value than other more popular pass...ages, for instance, SzegmuncTs Love-song ; though for some years to come probably the mass of the public will continue to regard the latter as the " gem of the opera." As Stegmund concludes his narative the Walsung Motive is heard. Gazing with ardent longing toward Siegltnde, he says : Now know'st thou, questioning wife, Why *• Peaceful " is not my name.
These words are sung to a lovely phrase. Then, as Stegmund rises and strides over to the hearth while Stegltnde, pale and deeply affected by his tale, bows her head, there is heard on the horns, bassoons, violas and 'cellos a motive expressive of the heroic fortitude of the Walsungs in struggling against their fate.
What to read after Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Kobbé Gustav to read onlineMoreLess
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