Music Analysis
Valhalla as Nation, Valhalla as Art
The Valhalla in Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle is a complex symbol that looms over every character within the operas. It…
“Ke Aloha O Ka Haku”: The Influence of Classical Western Music on Hawaiian Vocal Music
History of Western Music in Hawaiʻi On March 30, 1820, the first missionaries arrived in Hawaiʻi aboard the Thaddeus. These…
The Political Basis of Wagner’s The Ring Cycle
In order to understand the complexities of Richard Wagner’s The Ring Cycle, it is crucial to understand his political and…
Music is a Choice! 