Ring of the Nibelung

Wagner’s The Ring of the Nibelung cycle is one of the most ambitious works in the history of music: four operas that combine to tell a single epic story. Based in legend, it has become a legend in its own right—a supreme challenge for conductors, singers, opera producers, and indeed for audiences. But for all its grandeur and complexity, The Ring of the Nibelung is far more accessible than many music lovers think. This audiobook explains the basics of the plot, profiles the leading characters, and shows how Wagner’s revolutionary music adds fascinating layers of meaning and psychological insight, as well as providing some of the most stirring and intoxicating moments in the entire operatic repertoire.