Unlike most composers, Wagner wrote both the libretti and the music for all of his stage works.

Nov 13, 2025 · Richard Wagner composed dramatic operas and expressive musical works that had a revolutionary influence on the course of Western music, either by extension of his discoveries or in …

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Biography and history of Richard Wagner, famous German composer, theatre director, known for his operas

Aug 22, 2025 · Discover the key moments from the life and work of the opinion-dividing dramaturge, notorious opera composer Richard Wagner.

Richard Wagner (1813–1883) was a German composer, conductor and theatre director who was primarily known for his operas. His operas like the ‘Ring Cycle’ and Tristan and Isolde make him one …

Yet with his Bayreuth Festival, Richard Wagner managed to create a mythic idea of himself that has obscured who he really was.

Perfect for moments of introspection, creative inspiration, or simply basking in the timeless beauty of classical music, this compilation showcases the very best of Wagner’s genius.

Wilhelm Richard Wagner 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.” …