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Bill Viola, Night Journey, 2005, video installation. (Kira Perov. Image courtesy of James Cohan Gallery, New York)Ring Bearers
Composer Howard Shore was influenced by ancient mythology when writing the film score to "The Lord of the Rings," Peter Jackson's film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy -- just as Richard Wagner was when he wrote his "Ring" Cycle 150 years ago. This weekend the Collegiate Chorale performs excerpts from Wagner's "Ring" and Shore's "Lord of the Rings Symphony," a six-movement work created from the movie scores. Joining us to discuss Rings past and present are Shore, Collegiate Chorale director Robert Bass, and soprano Christine Goerke, who performs live in the WNYC studio. Also on the show: a conversation with video artist Bill Viola, who has collaborated on a new production of Wagner's "Tristan and Isolde" with director Peter Sellars.
Bill Viola
The video artist Bill Viola discusses creating a Tristan und Isolde for the 21st century.
» Bill Viola Web site
» James Cohan Gallery Web site
Ring Cycles
Composer Howard Shore, conductor Robert Bass and soprano Christine Goerke discuss the parallels between Wagner's Ring and Tolkien's.
» Collegiate Chorale Web site
» OneRing.net
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