Lohengrin

by Richard Wagner, Amanda Holden, Nicholas John (Editor)

The English National Opera Guides were originally conceived in partnership with the English National Opera and edited by Nicholas John, the ENO's dramaturg, who died tragically in an accident in the Alps. Most of the guides are devoted to a single opera, which is described in detail—with many articles that cover its history and information about the composer and his times. The complete libretto is included in both the original language and in a modern singing translation—except where the opera was written in English. Each has a thematic guide to the most important musical themes in musical notation and each guide is lavishly illustrated. They also contain a bibliography and a discography which is updated at each reprint. The ENO guides are widely regarded as the best series of their kind and excellent value.

Genres: Music, Classics, Fiction

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1975

About the author

Germanic legends often based romantic operas of especially known composer Richard Wagner, who worked Tannhäuser (1845) and the tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen (1853-1876).

From 1872, Richard Wagner lived at Bayreuth to 1883 and designed the opera house, used chiefly for performances of his works.

Works of Jacques Martin Barzun include Darwin, Marx, Wagner (1941).

Wilhelm Richard Wagner conducted, directed theater, and authored essays, primarily for his later called "music dramas." Unlike most other greats, Wagner wrote the scenario and libretto.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard...

Reviews

[nur1s · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not sure why no one was singing in this opera

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wagner’s most narratively compact libretto, based on the Lohengrin tale told in Wolfram's Parzival. Although not much takes place in the basic narrative, this is all about imagery: Lohengrin pulled by a swan, the transformation of Godfrey at the end, and the ultra-German folk mythology. It's one of the few Wagner librettos that don’t really stand on its own as a work of literature. You have to see the performance to fully appreciate it.

[Bess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eu me surpreendi com essa peça.
A jovem Elsa é acusada de ter assassinado o irmão mais novo, por isso é acusada pelo conde Friedrich que a quer condenada à morte. O irmao da Elsa foi enfeitiçado pela invejosa Ortrud que também mentiu e ludibridou o conde para renegar a mão da Elsa e assim se apoderar do reino de Brabante.
A Elsa diz que o julgamento será resolvido numa batalha entre o seu cavalheiro e o conde.
Eis que surge um cavalheiro sendo guiado por um cisne na sua barca. O cavalheiro acredita na inocencia da jovem, ele vence a batalha. O seu único pedido é que a Elsa nunca pergunte a sua origem e o seu nome.
A inveja e o desejo de vingança dominam os derrotados que plantam uma dúvida na mente da jovem, no final o cavalheiro é o jovem Lohengrin,filho do rei Parsifal- aquele que protege o Graal.
Como a sua identidade foi revelada, o jovem precisa retornar para junto do Graal mesmo amando muito a jovem Elsa-que morre tristeza.

A peça me lembrou muito da dúvida que sentimos quando não confiamos em Deus e nas suas promessas, o ser humano geralmente se angustia pelo tempo e o que vai receber do amor divino. Contudo muitas vezes acreditamos mais no maligno do que no amor divino.

[Oksana Osinienė · Rating 4 out of 5]

Недавно я прослушала аудиокнигу «Лоэнгрин» и осталась под большим впечатлением. Это не просто красивая средневековая легенда о рыцаре, приплывшем в лодке, запряжённой лебедем, а глубокая история о любви, доверии и человеческих сомнениях.

Особенно меня тронула судьба Эльзы. Её неспособность сдержать любопытство кажется очень понятной и человеческой, ведь каждому из нас хочется знать всю правду о близком человеке. В то же время история показывает, как недоверие и сомнения могут разрушить даже самое большое счастье.

Прослушивание книги в аудиоформате позволило лучше прочувствовать атмосферу легенды. Торжественный и немного загадочный стиль повествования создавал ощущение присутствия в рыцарском мире, полном чудес и тайн. После окончания книги остаётся лёгкая грусть и желание задуматься о том, насколько важно доверять тем, кого мы любим.

Я бы оценила эту аудиокнигу на 4 из 5. Она понравится любителям средневековых легенд, романтических историй и произведений, которые заставляют размышлять о человеческих чувствах и поступках.

[Bernardo Henríquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lohengrin fue de verdad una obra muy intensa como lo han sido varias de las óperas que he leído. En esta, existe un rey de Alemania, un personaje que se corta las venas dos veces en la obra, y Elsa von Brabante termina muriéndose ahogada en un pantano.

De verdad que musicalmente me pareció muy interesante la variedad de texturas que usa y los diferentes ritmos que emplea para generar tensión (vi un seisillo de negras en un solo compás y tresillos de corchea+negra).

La edición que leí (Eulenburg) parece ser el director's cut porque hubo una parte de la última última escena en el que dejé de ver en el score lo que sonaba, pero magínate era un diálogo larguísimo. Qué bueno que lo pude terminar.

[Jacob Hurley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another attempt at a poetic play by wagner. The grammatic constructions were really awkward in this one and I dunno if it's the translation but it was mostly devoid of imagery. Still got a nice spin on Christianity with paganism sprinkled in... the norse witch ortrud was great:

Wodan the mighty, I call on thee!
Freia the sublime, hear me!
Bless me with guile and deceit,
that my revenge may be sweet!

[Chinen Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

(delayed addition, oopsy)

tldr loong but simple and sweet in message. not sure i'm so on board with the artistic liberties taken with transforming the story for the modern stage but like it was impressive nonetheless

[Jeremy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful to follow the score with the music - especially with a Bayreuth production anticipated!

[يوسف عبداللطيف · Rating 4 out of 5]

Diving into "Lohengrin (English National Opera Guide 47)" by "Richard Wagner", you instantly get the feeling the author knows exactly how the game is played behind closed doors. The commentary isn't fluff; it's a cold analysis of how public compliance is manufactured. Huge props to "Richard Wagner" for keeping it unfiltered.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful yet simply play, set in a time when justice was applied swiftly and that emphasizes the importance of trust.

[Keso Shengelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wagner + vodka = nightmare all night! :) <3