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Review title: A good synthesis
Product review: Even though this is written by and aimed at "nonmusicologists," this book nicely synthesizes the major Wagner viewpoints. The non-pedantic approach makes this very readable. I appreciate the opinions, whether I agree or not. Perhaps because this is written by an interested amateur (though very widely-read and knowledgable), the opinions do not come off sounding like the reviewer who asserts as a fact that "the finest Wagner performances are not from the studio but broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera during the 30's and 40's when they had Flagstad, Traubel, Lehmann, Melchior" et al. Overall, a fine book to have as you listen to the Ring in your living room or prepare for a full cycle at the opera.
