Polyphonic, where there is melody in more than one line at the same time.
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It's the second opera in Wagner's Ring Cycle.
This music in in the public domain. Nothing from 1876 is still in copyright.
Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" exemplifies the Romantic genre through its dramatic intensity, emotional depth, and emphasis on individual heroism. The piece evokes powerful imagery of the Valkyries, warrior maidens, as they ride into battle, embodying themes of fate and the struggle between life and death. Its sweeping melodies and orchestration reflect the Romantic ideals of expressing profound human experiences and the sublime nature of conflict. Overall, it captures the essence of Romanticism by merging mythological narrative with passionate music.
"Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner embodies the dark Romantic fascination with the supernatural and the macabre through its powerful orchestration and themes of death and heroism. The music evokes a sense of urgency and chaos, reflecting the Valkyries' role in guiding fallen warriors to Valhalla, thus intertwining the valor of battle with the inevitability of death. This dramatic portrayal of the supernatural, along with the imagery of the Valkyries as both fierce and ethereal figures, encapsulates the Romantic era's intrigue with the darker aspects of existence. The piece ultimately highlights the tension between life and death, celebrating the heroic while acknowledging the macabre.
POLYPHONIC
"Ride of the Valkyries" was composed by Richard Wagner as part of his opera "Die Walküre" (The Valkyrie), which is the second opera in the four-opera cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen" (The Ring of the Nibelung).
It is not listed in the soundtrack credits.
"Ride of the Valkyries" was composed by Richard Wagner. There is no singing in it.
Elmer Fudd but the tune is from Ride of the Valkyries.
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a version of ride of the Valkyries
Ride of The Valkyries and Tannhauser overture
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"The Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner
EitherThe Ring of the Nibelungs,or,The Ride of the Valkyries
It's the second opera in Wagner's Ring Cycle.