Tag Archives: Wagner

Der Ring des Nibelungen

Posted on July 10, 2016 by leslie

Der Ring des Nibelungen Der Ring des Nibelungen: Richard Wagner, Staatsoper Berlin (Schiller Theatre), June 2016. Director Guy Cassiers, Staatskapelle Berlin conducted by Daniel Barenboim. Reviewed by Tony Cooper  The scale of The Ring (the scenario mainly sourced from Norse … Continue reading →

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ENDNOTES – Wagner, D’Indy, Handel and Verdi

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Derek Turner

ENDNOTES STUART MILLSON From Faust to The Flying Dutchman: Wagner from Scotland * An atmospheric collection by a French Wagnerian * Handel’s Xerxes * Proms farewell with Verdi Chandos records continues to set remarkable standards in recording quality and presentation. Two … Continue reading →

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Apocalypse Discs – Leslie Jones

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Derek Turner

LESLIE JONES Quarterly Review Deputy Editor Here are ten musical items in search of a desert island – hopefully, an island with WiFi! In no particular order… Les Préludes, Franz Liszt Music from this stirring and bombastic symphonic poem was … Continue reading →

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