Perfect Wagnerite

By George Bernard Shaw

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Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners epic Der Ring des Nibelungen, originally published in 1898. Shaw crafted this work for Wagners ardent fans who found themselves grappling with the complexities of his ideas, particularly the dilemmas faced by Wotan. Through a Marxian lens, Shaw interprets the Ring as a powerful allegory for the inevitable collapse of capitalism, highlighting its internal contradictions. He also offers a fascinating perspective on the shift in musical aesthetics that begins in the final scene of Siegfried, suggesting a return from the grandiosity of Musikdrama to the intimacy of opera. Join us in exploring Shaws thought-provoking analysis and discover the profound connections between music, philosophy, and society.

Episode Date
011 - BayreuthWagnerian Singers
Mar 03, 2026
010 - The Music of The Ring
Mar 03, 2026
009 - Wagner's Own ExplanationThe Pessimist As Amorist
Mar 03, 2026
008 - Forgotten Ere FinishedWhy He Changed His Mind
Mar 03, 2026
007 - Night Falls On The Gods
Mar 03, 2026
006 - Back To Opera Again - Siegfried Concluded
Mar 03, 2026
005 - Siegfried
Mar 03, 2026
004 - The Valkyries
Mar 03, 2026
003 - Wagner as Revolutionist
Mar 03, 2026
002 - The Ring of the NiblungsThe Rhine Gold
Mar 03, 2026
001 - PrefacesPreliminary Encouragements
Mar 03, 2026