Richard Wagner - Thunderstorms, Music, and Drama

Written by Richard Wagner

Experience Wagner Like Never Before: "Richard Wagner - Thunderstorms, Music, and Drama"

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Dive into the mesmerizing world of Richard Wagner with our digital audiobook, "Richard Wagner - Thunderstorms, Music, and Drama." This unique auditory experience weaves together Wagner’s most evocative compositions with the atmospheric intensity of thunderstorms, creating a symphonic journey unlike any other. Whether you're a lifelong Wagner aficionado or a newcomer to his works, this audiobook promises to captivate your senses and transport you to the dramatic heart of Wagnerian opera.

Musical Highlights

Siegfried Idyll, WWV 103: Immerse yourself in the serene and tender tones of the Siegfried Idyll, a piece that Wagner composed as a birthday gift for his wife. The gentle melody, accompanied by the distant rumble of thunderstorms, creates an intimate and tranquil atmosphere.

Das Liebesmahl der Apostel, WWV 69: Experience the grandeur of "The Feast of the Apostles," a rarely performed work that showcases Wagner’s choral genius. The stormy background enhances the spiritual and majestic qualities of this piece, making it a truly divine listening experience.

Parsifal, WWV 111 - Act I: Let the legendary tale of Parsifal unfold through:

1. Prelude: The opening notes set the stage for a journey of redemption and enlightenment, enriched by the rolling thunder that underscores the gravity of the prelude.

2. Transformation Scene: Feel the dramatic shifts as you are transported through Parsifal’s transformative journey, with thunderclaps highlighting key moments of change and revelation.

3. Grail Scene:

Dramatic Journey through "Tristan and Isolde"

Act 1: The Voyage to Cornwall:

Act 2: At the Court of King Mark:

Act 3: At Tristan's Castle in Brittany:

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ashby Navis & Tennyson Media Publisher
• Release date: May 26, 2024
• ISBN: 9781964757018

Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner is the former editor of Ad Astra, the journal of the National Space Society. He lives in Northhampton, Massachusetts.