Wilhelm Richard Wagner (/ ˈvɑːɡnər / VAHG-nər; [1][2] German: [ˈvɪlˌhɛlm ˈʁɪçaʁt ˈvaːɡnɐ] ⓘ; 22 May 1813 – 13 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, essayist, and …

Nov 13, 2025 · Richard Wagner (born May 22, 1813, Leipzig [Germany]—died February 13, 1883, Venice, Italy) was a German dramatic composer and theorist whose operas and music had a …

Apr 2, 2014 · Richard Wagner was one of the world's most influential — and controversial — composers. He is famous for both his epic operas, including the four-part, 18-hour Ring Cycle, …

Aug 8, 2023 · Richard Wagner (1813-1883) was a German composer of Romantic music most famous for his epic operas like The Ring, Tannhäuser, and Tristan and Isolde.

Aug 22, 2025 · Discover the key moments from the life and work of the opinion-dividing dramaturge, notorious opera composer Richard Wagner. Few composers in history have had …

Wilhelm Richard Wagner (22 May 1813 – 13 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor who is primarily known for his operas (or, as some of his …

Feb 2, 2025 · Discover Richard Wagner, a controversial composer known for his epic operas and tumultuous love life. Learn about his age, married life, and children.

Richard Wagner (22 May 1813 in Leipzig – 13 February 1883 in Venice) was a German opera composer. He was one of the most important opera composers in Germany during the …

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The German operatic composer Richard Wagner was one of the most important figures of nineteenth-century music. Wagner was also a crucial figure in nineteenth-century cultural …