German for "total art work"
It is a movement supporting the fusion of music and drama, achieved through the perfect union of text, music and stagecraft
Essentially, it means that he paid equal amount of attention of all parts of the production, so not one part was overlooked.
"Gesamtkunstwerk" means "total work of art" in German. Wagner's philosophy aimed to integrate all aspects of art - music, drama, set design, and more - into a unified theatrical experience. He believed that this fusion would create a more powerful and immersive emotional impact on the audience.
Wagner's operas are called "music drama" or "Gesamtkunstwerk" in German because of synthesis of different kinds of arts in it. Wagner used this term in 1849 in the meaning of an operatic performance encompassing music, theater, and the visual arts.
Music Dramas
Richard Wagner
Composer Richard Wagner is credited with envisioning operas as total works of art that combine music, drama, and visual elements to create a unified theatrical experience. His concept of "Gesamtkunstwerk" influenced the development of opera in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Wilhelm Richard Wagner.
As far as I know Richard Wagner graduated in 1962
Richard Wagner was born on May 22, 1813.
His actual name is: Wilhelm Richard Wagner
His actual name is: Wilhelm Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner is buried in the garden of his villa, Wahnfried.
I don't know about purest, but for his operas after Lohrengrin, Richard Wagner started writing "music dramas", which utilized his idea of Gesamtkunstwerk, or the total art work. This incorporated poetry, scenic design, staging, action, and music all into one work.