Wagner, Richard

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German composer, best known for his cycle of four operas, "Der Ring des Nibelungen" (The Ring of the Nibelung), performed at the annual Bayreuth Festival.

Born 1813; died 1883.

  • Bayreuth Festival  - The annual celebration of Wagner's Ring Cycle and other operatic works; includes a program, ticket information, an archive of past years' performances, and a virtual tour of the Festspielhaus.
  • International Association of Wagner Societies  - Provides a list of member societies with links and contacts, with information about international congresses, competitions, and news.
  • Richard Wagner  - Provides a collection of resources about Wagner's life and influence, with an account of his brief visit to Norway. Also contains articles on the Ring of the Nibelung.
  • Richard Wagner  - Resources to aid listening to the works of Wagner; includes the libretti of Wagner's operas in German, English, and Italian, and midi files of musical leitmotifs.
  • Richard Wagner Festival - Wels  - An annual festival of Wagner's works held in the Austrian town of Wels; includes a program, ticket details, practical information for visitors, and an archive from previous years.
  • Richard Wagner Museum  - Houses a collection of Wagner memorabilia and of historic musical instruments, in a country manor once owned by him in Tribschen, Switzerland. Includes details of admissions, exhibitions, and events.
  • Richard Wagner Museum, Bayreuth  - A guide to the family home, now a museum which also houses the National Archive of the Richard Wagner Foundation and research center.
  • The Wagner Library  - A substantial online library of Wagner's works and writings in the public domain; also includes a wide range of contemporary articles and resources.
  • Wagner Operas.com  - Offers a biography, information about Wagner's operas, reviews of productions, a guide to Bayreuth, and profiles of famous Wagnerian artists and conductors.
 
 
 
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