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Richard Wagner

Wilhelm Richard Wagner ( VAHG-nər; German: [ˈʁɪçaʁt ˈvaːɡnɐ] ; 22 May 1813 – 13 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, essayist, and conductor who is chiefly known for his operas (or, as some of his mature 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 reputa…

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Type
Person
Area
Germany
Born
May 22nd, 1813
Died
February 13th, 1883
Genres
Labels
Naxos
Columbia
MCA Records
TELDEC
Harmonia Mundi
Last updated: July 13th, 2024·MusicBrainz

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