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MUSIC
The Ring and the Swastika
The Bayreuth festival proves Wagner’s own remark about the public’s stupid seriousness
November
1
1936
CARLETON SMITH
The Ring and the Swastika
CARLETON SMITH
November
1
1936
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MUSIC
The Ring and the Swastika
The Bayreuth festival proves Wagner’s own remark about the public’s stupid seriousness
November
1
1936
CARLETON SMITH
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