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Wilhelm Richard Wagner (May 22, 1813 – February 13, 1883) was an influential German composer, conductor, music theorist, and essayist, primarily known for his operas (or "music dramas" as he later came to call them). His compositions, particularly those of his later period, are notable for their contrapuntal texture, rich chromaticism, harmonies and orchestration, and elaborate use of leitmotifs: themes associated with specific characters, locales, or plot elements. Wagner's chromatic musical language prefigured later developments in European classical music, including extreme chromaticism and atonality. He transformed musical thought through his idea of Gesamtkunstwerk ("total artwork"), epitomized by his monumental four-opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen (1876). His concept of leitmotif and integrated musical expression was also a strong influence on many 20th century film scores. Wagner was and remains a controversial figure, both for his musical and dramatic innovations, and for his anti-semitic and political opinions.
Biography
Early life
Richard Wagner was born in Leipzig, Germany, on May 22, 1813. His father, Friedrich Wagner, who was a minor municipal official, died six months after Richard's birth. In August 1814 his mother, Johanne Pätz, married the actor Ludwig Geyer, and moved with her family to his residence in Dresden. Geyer, who, it has been claimed, may have been the boy's actual father, died when Richard was six. Wagner was largely brought up by a single mother.
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Classical Music Archives: Wagner - Biography from the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. Over 50 complete files offered in MIDI, MP3, and Windows Media audio formats, including live recordings of featured artists.
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Richard Wagner - Listing at the Lied and Art Songs Text Page with German lyrics to selected vocal works and cycles, some with translations.
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Richard Wagner - Illustrated biography emphasizing his embodiment of the Romantic spirit and the chromaticism of the age from the Internet Public Library's Music History 102.
Richard Wagner - Detailed biography examining operatic and other works, writings, production innovations, anti-semitism, and other philosophical considerations with internal references, links, and illustrations.
Richard Wagner - Libretti and premiere information, creators of roles, portrait, and links from Opera Glass.
Richard Wagner - Find A Grave listing with biographical summary of his works, especially the operas. Includes portrait, pictures of grave site, and interactive memorial.
Richard Wagner - Biography including extensive sound recordings, details about the composer's approach to opera, synopsis of books, and further resources from the Arizona Opera.
Richard Wagner (1813-1883) - Message board and live chat about the life and works.
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Richard Wagner, Composer - Program notes from The Michael O'Neal Singers with biographical information including early response to his operas, critical polarization, his shifting political preferences, and romantic turmoil.
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Richard Wagner: Master of the Music Drama - Overview of the operas.
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Wagner: The Zenith of German Romanticism - Explores the composer's role as the leader of the German Romantic movement.
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