The Ring : anatomy of an opera / by Stephen Fay ; and photographed by Roger Wood.
| Author/creator | Fay, Stephen |
| Other author | Wood, Roger, photographer. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Dover, NH : Longwood Press, 1985, ©1984. |
| Description | 218 pages, 32 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- A climb up Everest, without oxygen -- Bayreuth: a family business -- Georg Solti: jumping all hurdles -- Peter Hall: trusting the tale -- Bill Dudley: designing a thinking man's pantomime -- Casting: taking tremendous risks -- A tale of three resignations -- Ascension Day: they have lift-off -- A balancing act in the pit -- Das Rheingold: succumbing to the Wagner virus -- Die Walkure: learning to love Brunnhilde -- Siegfried: a tragedy too sad to contemplate -- Gotterdammerung: a panic at the end -- A very hot festival -- The curse of the Ring -- Appendix: The story of Wagner's Ring -- Cast list. |
| Abstract | This book recounts the 1983 production of Wagner's Ring cycle at Bayreuth, directed by Sir Peter Hall and conducted by Sir Georg Solti, with journalist Stephen Fay and photographer Roger Wood documenting the story. The book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the production, from backstage meetings and set and costume designs to rehearsals and ultimately the 1983 performance. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 84027825 |
| ISBN | 0893415324 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML410.W15 F4 1985 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |