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Wilhelm Richard Wagner ( / ˈvɑːɡnər / VAHG-nər; [1] [2] German: [ˈʁɪçaʁt ˈvaːɡnɐ] ⓘ; 22 May 1813 – 13 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor who is chiefly known for his operas (or, as some of his mature works were later known, "music dramas").
4 days ago · Richard Wagner (born May 22, 1813, Leipzig [Germany]—died February 13, 1883, Venice, Italy) was a German dramatic composer and theorist whose operas and music had a revolutionary influence on the course of Western music, either by extension of his discoveries or reaction against them.
Richard Wagner. The German composer Richard Wagner was a controversial figure during his lifetime, and has continued to be so after his death. Even today he is associated in the minds of many with Nazism and his operas are often thought to extol the virtues of German nationalism. The writer and Wagner scholar Bryan Magee has written:
Aug 8, 2023 · Richard Wagner (1813-1883) was a German composer of Romantic music most famous for his epic operas like The Ring, Tannhäuser, and Tristan and Isolde. Wagner was concerned throughout his career with the theme of redemption through love and with presenting what he called 'total artworks', where music, poetry, and drama were uniquely combined ...
List of compositions by Richard Wagner. This is a sortable list of compositions by Richard Wagner . See also. List of works for the stage by Richard Wagner. Notes. ^ The numbers given for Richard Wagner 's works are from the Wagner-Werk-Verzeichnis (WWV). ^ Saffle, Saffle (2002). Richard Wagner: A Research and Information Guide (Second ed.).
Apr 2, 2014 · (1813-1883) Who Was Richard Wagner? Richard Wagner was one of the world's most influential — and controversial — composers. He is famous for both his epic operas, including the four-part,...
Feb 15, 2024 · Jump to. Introduction. The life of Richard Wagner: A summary. Wagner's most famous songs. Richard Wagner's most famous operas. Wagner’s music in action. Related content. Richard Wagner. (born Leipzig, 22 May 1813; died Venice 13 February 1883) Richard Wagner was one of the key German composers in the history of music.
