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What sets Wagner apart from most other composers in how he approached music drama?
What sets Wagner apart from most other composers in how he approached music drama?
- He created both the music and the libretto himself. (correct)
- He focused solely on composing music.
- He worked with a team of visual artists for stage design.
- He collaborated with well-known lyricists.
At what age did Wagner move to Paris to escape creditors?
At what age did Wagner move to Paris to escape creditors?
- 23
- 30
- 35
- 26 (correct)
Which event forced Wagner into exile in 1849?
Which event forced Wagner into exile in 1849?
- A conflict with the King of Saxony
- Financial bankruptcy
- Participation in a Republican uprising (correct)
- An unsuccessful opera debut in Paris
Which of Wagner's operas had its premiere in Dresden in 1842?
Which of Wagner's operas had its premiere in Dresden in 1842?
Who helped Wagner during his exile and promoted his music?
Who helped Wagner during his exile and promoted his music?
In what year was Wagner finally allowed to return to Germany after his exile?
In what year was Wagner finally allowed to return to Germany after his exile?
Which opera by Wagner completed in 1859 is a musical love story?
Which opera by Wagner completed in 1859 is a musical love story?
Wagner's birthplace is known for being in which German city?
Wagner's birthplace is known for being in which German city?
What was the relationship between Wagner and Franz Liszt's daughter?
What was the relationship between Wagner and Franz Liszt's daughter?
Where was Wagner buried after his death in 1883?
Where was Wagner buried after his death in 1883?
Flashcards
Wagner's Innovation
Wagner's Innovation
Wagner reinvented opera as music drama, combining various artistic forms.
Self-Taught Musician
Self-Taught Musician
Wagner largely taught himself music despite a large family.
First Opera
First Opera
Wagner premiered his first major opera, Reinzi, in 1842.
Exile Year
Exile Year
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Tristan and Isolde
Tristan and Isolde
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Royal Support
Royal Support
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Influence of Beethoven
Influence of Beethoven
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Franz Liszt's Role
Franz Liszt's Role
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Composition Style
Composition Style
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Final Resting Place
Final Resting Place
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Study Notes
Richard Wagner
- Wagner revolutionized opera, combining poetry, drama, music, and art
- He composed the music, created the plot and characters, and wrote the words for his operas
- He collaborated with other composers before focusing on music composition
- Wagner's career began with plays and poems, transitioning to music after illness
- His music's greatness is widely recognized, despite varying opinions.
Wagner's Life
- Born in 1813 in Leipzig, Germany
- Youngest of nine children, largely taught himself music
- Married Minna Planer in 1836, a long and difficult relationship
- Moved to Paris in 1839 due to debt
- Worked as a journalist
- 1842: First successful opera performance of Reinzi in Dresden
- 1843: Became conductor at the royal court in Dresden
- 1849: Forced into exile in Switzerland after rebelling
- 1859: Completed Tristan and Isolde, a significant opera
- 1862: Returned to Germany and lived in a comfortable villa near Munich
- 1883: Died of heart trouble, buried near his dog in Bayreuth
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