Rhine maidens warn Siegfried, by Arthur Rackham, 1912. Photo: Public Domain
Mermaids, the Messiah and a sacrificial maiden - Archetypes in dreams and music
Since ancient times, the arts have been inspired by dreams. Ryan Smith looks at some famous composers from different eras who have lifted ideas and music straight out of their dreams. Part Three of Four.
Music Details for Music and Dreams Part Three:
(Format = COMPOSER 'Track Title' Label and CD Number)
WAGNER 'Tristan & Isolde' PHILIPS 410 448
WAGNER arr Liszt 'Isolde's Liebestod' HYPERION CDA 66371
APHEX TWIN 'Tassels' WARP 45482
WAGNER 'Das Rheingold' DECCA 455 555
WAGNER 'Gotterdammerung' DECCA 455 555
APHEX TWIN 'White blur 2' WARP 45482
WAGNER 'Gotterdammerung' DECCA 455 555
HANDEL 'Messiah, Since by Man' CORO COR 16062
STRAVINSKY 'Rite of Spring' DG 471 741
APHEX TWIN 'Curtains' WARP 45482
