Product description

As you wind the key of this little music box, you will hear "The Ride of the Valkyries", probably the most famous melody from the opera cycle "The Ring of the Nibelungs" by Richard Wagner.

Richard Wagner composed this extensive work in 1848, drawing motifs from Germanic mythology and the heroic epic "The Song of the Nibelungs". "The Ride of the Valkyries" introduces the third act of the second opera, "Valkyrie". The dramatic and thrilling music was used by national socialists in their news broadcasts, but it also accompanied a scene in the anti-war movie "Apocalypse Now".

The delicate melody sounds stronger when you remove the small music mechanism from its lovingly decorated box. Because the mechanism is attached to a small wooden board, this music box best develops its sound when you press it onto a large resonant surface, such as a table, chair or cajón.

The playing box is suitable as a lovely attention for various occasions: for newborns, lovers of classical music, for evening rituals or just as a decorative item that brings a peaceful atmosphere to the interior.

Features

Beautiful and timeless melody.

Resonant wooden base for fuller sound.

Elegant paper cover with portrait and short biography of the composer.

High-quality metal mechanism with a long lifespan.

Compact dimensions ideal for a gift (approx 8.5 × 4.5 × 3 cm).

Long lifespan - traditional precise production in Germany.