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What year did Wagner marry Minna Planer?
What year did Wagner marry Minna Planer?
Which work led to Wagner becoming conductor at the Royal Court of Dresden?
Which work led to Wagner becoming conductor at the Royal Court of Dresden?
Why did Wagner move to Paris in 1839?
Why did Wagner move to Paris in 1839?
Which composer had a significant impact on guiding Wagner from writing to music?
Which composer had a significant impact on guiding Wagner from writing to music?
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At what age was Wagner allowed to return to Germany from exile?
At what age was Wagner allowed to return to Germany from exile?
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In which city was Wagner buried?
In which city was Wagner buried?
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Who mentored Wagner and helped him financially?
Who mentored Wagner and helped him financially?
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What significant work did Wagner complete in 1859?
What significant work did Wagner complete in 1859?
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Where did Wagner take refuge after he was forced into exile in 1849?
Where did Wagner take refuge after he was forced into exile in 1849?
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What was unique about Wagner’s approach to opera that differed from most of his contemporaries?
What was unique about Wagner’s approach to opera that differed from most of his contemporaries?
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Flashcards
Richard Wagner's Birth Year
Richard Wagner's Birth Year
Wagner was born in 1813 in Leipzig, Germany, as the youngest of nine children.
Wagner's First Marriage
Wagner's First Marriage
He married Minna Planer in 1836; their relationship was turbulent and ended in separation in 1862.
Escape to Paris
Escape to Paris
In 1839, Wagner moved to Paris to evade creditors, working as a music journalist.
Premiere of Rienzi
Premiere of Rienzi
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Exile in Switzerland
Exile in Switzerland
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Tristan und Isolde Completion
Tristan und Isolde Completion
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Return to Germany
Return to Germany
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Wagner's Musical Innovation
Wagner's Musical Innovation
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Wagner's Influences
Wagner's Influences
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The Ring Cycle
The Ring Cycle
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Study Notes
Richard Wagner Biography
- Born in 1813 in Leipzig, Germany
- Youngest of nine children
- Primarily self-taught in music
- Married Minna Planer in 1836, marriage lasted until 1862
- Moved to Paris in 1839 to avoid creditors
- Worked as a music journalist
- Successful opera debut in 1842 in Dresden
- Became conductor at Dresden court in 1843
- Forced into exile in Switzerland in 1849 due to revolutionary activities
- Composed Tristan und Isolde in 1859, but public performance delayed until 1865
- Allowed to return to Germany in 1862
- Received a villa near Munich
- Completed the Ring Cycle
- Died in 1883 in Bayreuth
Wagner's Innovations
- Reimagined opera as a music drama combining music, poetry, drama, and art
- Composed music, created plots, and wrote words for his works, unlike many other composers who collaborated with lyricists
- Began career as a playwright and poet, shifted to music after an illness
- Widely praised, but has varying opinions surrounding his music, nonetheless praised for greatness.
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Description
Explore the life and contributions of composer Richard Wagner, born in Leipzig in 1813. Discover how he revolutionized opera into a music drama, integrating various art forms and creating his own narratives. Learn about his major works, struggles, and achievements throughout his career.
