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What was Richard Wagner's opera called?
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.
What type of music did Richard Wagner play?
Most of his written output was opera, but he did write lieder, a single Symphony, the great Siegfried_Idylland various other minor pieces of music. He was not famous for playing music at all.
Why did Richard Wagner call his works Music Dramas rather than Operas?
there is a continuous musical flow within each act. there are no breaks where applause can interrupt. the vocal line is inspired by the rhythms and pitches of the German text. They are called music dramas because the story is told as much by the orchestra as by the text, through Wagner's system of leading motives and identifying themes for each character. Wagner felt that operas before him were just music set to words, and he wanted the music itself to tell the story.
Which musical art can be described as the purest integration of all the arts?
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.
Wagner's operas were so large and complex that he called them?
They were called 'music dramas' but it not clear who first coined that phrase.
What music did aldof Hitler like?
He had the most admiration for the music of Richard Wagner.
What do you think of Richard Wagner's music?
It is the best music ever written.
Where did Richard Wagner learn about music?
He learned from his stepfather.
What composer INVENTEd the music drama?
Richard Wagner
How old was Richard Wagner when he started to compose music?
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Why did Richard Wagner make classical romantic music?
because he did
What era was that of the music that Richard Wagner composed?
Romantic Period
Did Richard Wagner write Star Trek movie music?
No, Richard Wagner did not.Michael Giacchino wrote the music for Star Trek(2009), and Alexander Courage is credited with composing the classic theme.
What genre of music is Richard Wagner most known for?
Wagner is most known for his operas and music dramas.
How did Richard Strauss get involved in music?
He wrote music.
What happened between 1813 to 1883?
Richard Wagner lived and composed music.
What was the Richard Wagner music associated with Operation Barbarossa?
Franz Liszts "Les Preludes"
