CD classical music Wagner? The Ring of the Nibelung excerpts, At the Heart of Classical

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Description

This audio CD presents a selection of excerpts from Richard Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen," one of the most famous opera cycles in German classical music. The album is part of the "Au Cœur du Classique" collection, recognizable by its green jacket adorned with sheet music patterns in the background and a central illustration evoking Wagner's mythological universe. The cover also displays the composer's name and the title of the work in gold lettering, offering a simple and elegant presentation.

The case is a standard CD format, with a translucent front and a black spine. The central image on the jacket depicts a dreamlike and dark scene, in keeping with the dramatic atmosphere of Wagner's tetralogy. Legible inscriptions include "AU CŒUR DU CLASSIQUE," "Wagner," and "L'Anneau du Nibelung (Extraits)."

This disc offers selected excerpts from the work's iconic moments, allowing listeners to explore Wagner's intense and theatrical musical universe. Ideal for discovering or rediscovering the key passages of this lyrical fresco, the CD is for anyone wishing to enrich their classical music collection with an essential reference.

The overall presentation of the CD is neat, with the original jacket preserved in its plastic case. No specific details about the orchestra, conductor, or year of release are visible on the front, which is common for this type of thematic compilation.

The graphic design of the jacket, as well as the typography used, evoke an editorial style from the 1990s to 2000s, typical of classical music collections distributed at newsstands or by mail order.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The plastic case shows slight signs of wear from use (superficial scratches visible in the photo). The paper jacket appears to be in good overall condition, with no visible tears or stains.

Did you know? Der Ring des Nibelungen ("The Ring of the Nibelung") is a cycle of four operas composed by Richard Wagner between 1848 and 1874. This monumental tetralogy, inspired by Germanic and Norse legends, represents one of the peaks of the world's lyrical repertoire. It is traditionally performed in its entirety over several evenings during Wagnerian festivals, particularly in Bayreuth.

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