Wilhelm Richard Wagner (22 May 1813 – 13 February 1883) was a German compos… Read Full Bio ↴Wilhelm Richard Wagner (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 later works were later known, "music dramas").
Unlike most opera composers, Wagner wrote both the libretto and the music for each of his stage works. Initially establishing his reputation as a composer of works in the romantic vein of Carl Maria von Weber and Giacomo Meyerbeer, Wagner revolutionised opera through his concept of the Gesamtkunstwerk ("total work of art"), by which he sought to synthesise the poetic, visual, musical and dramatic arts, with music subsidiary to drama. He described this vision in a series of essays published between 1849 and 1852. Wagner realised these ideas most fully in the first half of the four-opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung).
His compositions, particularly those of his later period, are notable for their complex textures, rich harmonies and orchestration, and the elaborate use of leitmotifs—musical phrases associated with individual characters, places, ideas, or plot elements. His advances in musical language, such as extreme chromaticism and quickly shifting tonal centres, greatly influenced the development of classical music. His Tristan und Isolde is sometimes described as marking the start of modern music.
Wagner had his own opera house built, the Bayreuth Festspielhaus, which embodied many novel design features. The Ring and Parsifal were premiered here and his most important stage works continue to be performed at the annual Bayreuth Festival, run by his descendants. His thoughts on the relative contributions of music and drama in opera were to change again, and he reintroduced some traditional forms into his last few stage works, including Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg).
Until his final years, Wagner's life was characterised by political exile, turbulent love affairs, poverty and repeated flight from his creditors. His controversial writings on music, drama and politics have attracted extensive comment, notably, since the late 20th century, where they express antisemitic sentiments. The effect of his ideas can be traced in many of the arts throughout the 20th century; his influence spread beyond composition into conducting, philosophy, literature, the visual arts and theatre.
Unlike most opera composers, Wagner wrote both the libretto and the music for each of his stage works. Initially establishing his reputation as a composer of works in the romantic vein of Carl Maria von Weber and Giacomo Meyerbeer, Wagner revolutionised opera through his concept of the Gesamtkunstwerk ("total work of art"), by which he sought to synthesise the poetic, visual, musical and dramatic arts, with music subsidiary to drama. He described this vision in a series of essays published between 1849 and 1852. Wagner realised these ideas most fully in the first half of the four-opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung).
His compositions, particularly those of his later period, are notable for their complex textures, rich harmonies and orchestration, and the elaborate use of leitmotifs—musical phrases associated with individual characters, places, ideas, or plot elements. His advances in musical language, such as extreme chromaticism and quickly shifting tonal centres, greatly influenced the development of classical music. His Tristan und Isolde is sometimes described as marking the start of modern music.
Wagner had his own opera house built, the Bayreuth Festspielhaus, which embodied many novel design features. The Ring and Parsifal were premiered here and his most important stage works continue to be performed at the annual Bayreuth Festival, run by his descendants. His thoughts on the relative contributions of music and drama in opera were to change again, and he reintroduced some traditional forms into his last few stage works, including Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg).
Until his final years, Wagner's life was characterised by political exile, turbulent love affairs, poverty and repeated flight from his creditors. His controversial writings on music, drama and politics have attracted extensive comment, notably, since the late 20th century, where they express antisemitic sentiments. The effect of his ideas can be traced in many of the arts throughout the 20th century; his influence spread beyond composition into conducting, philosophy, literature, the visual arts and theatre.
Lohengrin: Prelude
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"Tristan Mild und leise Wie er lächelt Wie das Auge Hold er öffnet Se…
Auf Hohem Felsen Lag Ich Träumend Erik Auf hohem Felsen lag' ich träumend, sah…
Blick ich umher in diesem edlen Kreise Wolfram Blick ich umher in diesem edlen Kreise, w…
Götterdämmerung: Act Three Mild und leise Wie er lächelt Wie das Auge Hold er öffnet Se…
Lohengrin: In Fernem Land, Unnahbar Euren Schritten LOHENGRIN (In feierlicher Verklärung vor sich Herblickend) I…
Mild und leise Mild und leise Wie er lächelt Wie das Auge Hold er öffnet Se…
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@theresamcknight1251
I have known these fabulous overtures since I was 22. My Brother loved The Meister Singer Von Nurnberg Overture. He got that from me. My Oldest Sister revered them all. She particularly loved this one. Both Brother and Sister have been gone for several years now, and I still remember my Sis saying perhaps this is what you hear in Heaven I hope this is being experienced by her eternally now .
@danis435
❤❤❤ 5:18
@luguzar
For me it is impossible to stop listening to Wagner every day.
@user-bj3xi8yb9x
너무 너무 감도적이고 훌륭하네요. 감사합니다.^^
@davidbarber4709
Nothing comes close to this possibly the finest composition of music ever
@JGGuitarCovers
This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever created.
@bga9388
The cornea of my eyes are too dry hence the doctor prescribed to listen to this piece twice a day for the rest of my life. It works wonders.
@flawless_undergoer
One of the most deeply soul-soothing musical works on the Earth !!!
@flawless_undergoer
I worship it!!!
@BenBen-pg2wn
it is as always call Lohengrin, the most beautiful music harmony which was written by a human, ever! RICHARD WAGNER wrote it!