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CREATED DRAMATIC MUSIC

• Born in Leipzig, Germany.

• Known for his epic operas.

• Wrote his first opera at the age of 21 Called the “Fairies”. (not staged)

• Attended Leipzig University in 1833.

• Married Actress Minna Planer in 1834.

• 13 Stage works.

• Reformed music, made it without breaks.

EARLY LIFE

Richards father died after his birth. His step-father was an artist and is credited for sparking his interests in drama, opera and theater. Leipzig is famous for its Cultural and literary traditions. In 1833 he became Master choir for Wurzburg where he wrote his first opera.

MODERN DAY

He changed the style of music forever. His works can be herd in movies like Harry Potter, Lord of The Rings and Star Wars. His style of music can be herd in all forms of western music.

GREATEST WORKS

• The Flying Dutchman (1843)

• Tannhäuser (1845)

• Lohengrin (1850)

• Tristan und Isolde (1865)

• Parsifal (1882)

• The Ring of the Nibelung(1869–76).

CONTRAVERSIAL

His political image was extremely controversial. He was revolutionary socialist and seen as a racist. His writings were read by Hitler and influenced him greatly. In his later life he would be exiled. His final Opera was 17 hours long.

LATER LIFE

In 1853 Wagner Reconciled his debts with the help of the king of King Ludwig II and was able to start theaters again. In 1880 he wrote an essay called “Religion and Art” and in 1882 he had his final performance. In 1883 he died of a fatal heart attack and his remains were spread in the Grand Canal.

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www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/richard-wagner-392.php

http://www.ipl.org/div/mushist/rom/wagner.html

http://www.dermeister.nl/RW/RW.html

http://www.monsalvat.no/wagnerlife.htm

http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/91373