Hard-to-find complete score of first installment of celebrated Ring Cycle encapsulates Wagner's greatest achievements in shortest, most accessible form. Reproduced in a clear, modern engraving with large, legible notation from authoritative B. Schott's edition. Virtually nowhere else will you find th... read more
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Hard-to-find complete score of first installment of celebrated Ring Cycle encapsulates Wagner's greatest achievements in shortest, most accessible form. Reproduced in a clear, modern engraving with large, legible notation from authoritative B. Schott's edition. Virtually nowhere else will you find this great masterpiece in such an eminently usable format. New translation of German frontmatter.
Reproduced from the authoritative B. Schott's edition.
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