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Wilhelm Richard Wagner (22nd May 1813–13th February 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 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 art-work”), 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.

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PaulMcCartney_F wrote:
14 days ago

pues si era Ario XD

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Wounded-Kite wrote:
24 days ago

Wagner at his best is incredible... Lohengrin Part III Prelude is my favourite... wow :)

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Donowho wrote:
last month

The new album is iffy, not like his other stuff.

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call_me_ir1s_ka wrote:
last month

Erm... sorry to disappoint you last fm, but seems like Wagner can't tour anymore.

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arcanis wrote:
last month

если кто-нибудь в курсе каких либо современных обработок полета валькирии - напишите ;) желательно в стиле метал ;) if anyone nows metal covers on Ride of the Valkyries, please write pm

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kazuldur wrote:
last month

"ON TOUR" Zombie's attack ^_^!! Just joke, I really like this kind of music.

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pornogothic wrote:
last month

one more imbecile.

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Lipowice wrote:
last month

i tak wolę Rammstein ;p

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pornogothic wrote:
last month

intoTHEvoid, imbecile.

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intoTHEvoid wrote:
last month

NSBM

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pornogothic wrote:
last month

Incredible. I did not expect Wagner to have piano works, especially of such refinement. Alas, those are not so well known.

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igOrOGOGO wrote:
last month

Never agonise about Richard Wagner .. igOr OGOGO

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QuiXotic_piXy wrote:
last month

An Important Composer, people will discuss him always controversially ... interesting is what Nietzsche and Thomas Mann did with him.

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rock1021 wrote:
last month

its amazing that Wagner helped influence heavy metal and he makes such great music to.

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Seavas wrote:
last month

Not to mention he was friends with Jews like Hermann Levi, whom he entrusted with the premiere of his final opera Parsival. He didn't hate Jews on racial grounds, he hated them for their culture and religion.

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Madameobscure wrote:
last month

On tour? lol Come to Brazil, don't forget!

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perkins_o1 wrote:
last month

@iswydt: lol.

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TouchMyDaikon wrote:
last month

"I just can't listen to any more Wagner, you know...I'm starting to get the urge to conquer Poland." — Woody Allen

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iswydt wrote:
last month

He's trying way too hard with his new album to sound like Lady Gaga.

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Timppa2000 wrote:
last month

he's touring in hell with his biggest fan, ya know who I mean..

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