Perfect Wagnerite

Perfect Wagnerite

George Bernard Shaw

Episodes 22
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Active
Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration is tailored for Wagner enthusiasts who may struggle to grasp the complexities of his ideas, particularly the moral quandaries surrounding Wotan. Shaw masterfully interprets the Ring through a Marxian lens, presenting it as an allegory for capitalisms inevitable collapse due to its inherent contradictions. His analysis also highlights a pivotal shift in musical aesthetics, marking a transition from Musikdrama back to traditional opera as the cycle culminates in the final scenes of Siegfried. This engaging commentary not only enhances your understanding of Wagner’s masterpiece but also offers profound insights into its broader cultural implications.

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Recent Episodes

011 - BayreuthWagnerian Singers

Feb 28, 2026 13m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

010 - The Music of The Ring

Feb 28, 2026 39m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

009 - Wagner's Own ExplanationThe Pessimist As Amorist

Feb 28, 2026 17m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

008 - Forgotten Ere FinishedWhy He Changed His Mind

Feb 28, 2026 24m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

007 - Night Falls On The Gods

Feb 28, 2026 27m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

006 - Back To Opera Again - Siegfried Concluded

Feb 28, 2026 34m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

005 - Siegfried

Feb 28, 2026 27m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

004 - The Valkyries

Feb 28, 2026 21m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

003 - Wagner as Revolutionist

Feb 28, 2026 14m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

002 - The Ring of the NiblungsThe Rhine Gold

Feb 28, 2026 41m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

001 - PrefacesPreliminary Encouragements

Feb 28, 2026 24m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

011 - BayreuthWagnerian Singers

Feb 27, 2026 13m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

010 - The Music of The Ring

Feb 27, 2026 39m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

009 - Wagner's Own ExplanationThe Pessimist As Amorist

Feb 27, 2026 17m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

008 - Forgotten Ere FinishedWhy He Changed His Mind

Feb 27, 2026 24m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

007 - Night Falls On The Gods

Feb 27, 2026 27m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

006 - Back To Opera Again - Siegfried Concluded

Feb 27, 2026 34m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

005 - Siegfried

Feb 27, 2026 27m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

004 - The Valkyries

Feb 27, 2026 21m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

003 - Wagner as Revolutionist

Feb 27, 2026 14m

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners monumental work, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Originally published in 1898, this philosophical exploration…

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