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Richard Wagner

1813

–

1883

Biography

  • Wagner loved dogs. He had a large Newfoundland named Robber.
  • Wagner was not a child prodigy. He did not gain fame until he was 29 years old.
  • He designed an opera house that hid the orchestra so he could keep focus on the vocalist.

Famous Works

Listen to Wagner

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  • Ride of the Valkyries from Der Ring des Nibelungen

  • Lohengrin

  • Tristan and Isolde