Richard Wagner
Also Credited As: Wagner
Birth Place: Leipzig, GERMANY
Latest News on Richard Wagner:
Speight Jenkins, Former Seattle Opera General Director, Dies at 89 (Jun 3, 2026)
Atlanta Opera Announces RING FESTIVAL for 2029 (May 31, 2026)
Review: Circa's HUMANS 2.0, Presented By Spoleto USA (May 28, 2026)
Speight Jenkins, Former Seattle Opera General Director, Dies at 89 (Jun 3, 2026)
Atlanta Opera Announces RING FESTIVAL for 2029 (May 31, 2026)
Review: Circa's HUMANS 2.0, Presented By Spoleto USA (May 28, 2026)
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AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD, CHAMPION & More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-03-14 14:00:20
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Met's Das Rheingold With Greer Grimsley and Jamie Barton
by Alan Henry - 2019-03-07 15:10:51
TV: Watch Highlights from The Directors Company's MY PARSIFAL CONDUCTOR
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-09-28 11:40:32
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Rehearsals of WNO's THE RING, Directed by Francesca Zambello
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-03-18 06:58:11
STAGE TUBE: First Listen! Jonas Kaufman Sings 'Nessun Dorma' from the 'Real' Puccini Album
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-09-04 09:46:17
VIDEO: Stephen Fry Introduces the Deloitte Ignite Festival Featuring Verdi/Wagner
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-08-20 08:07:16
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Speight Jenkins, Former Seattle Opera General Director, Dies at 89
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Speight Jenkins, who led Seattle Opera for 31 years and transformed it into one of the most respected opera companies in the US, has died at 89, the company announced.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Speight Jenkins, who led Seattle Opera for 31 years and transformed it into one of the most respected opera companies in the US, has died at 89, the company announced.
Atlanta Opera Announces RING FESTIVAL for 2029
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 31, 2026
The Atlanta Opera has announced its milestone Ring Festival 2029, presenting two complete cycles of Richard Wagner’s epic tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 31, 2026
The Atlanta Opera has announced its milestone Ring Festival 2029, presenting two complete cycles of Richard Wagner’s epic tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
Review: Circa's HUMANS 2.0, Presented By Spoleto USA
by S.E. Barcus - May 28, 2026
Contemporary circus company, Circa, has come to Charleston, South Carolina, as part of Spoleto USA’s 50th season, with their Humans 2.0. This is the next installment after their successful Humans production — although with their current creation and context, the “2.0” more ironically evokes a software upgrade than a performance sequel.
by S.E. Barcus - May 28, 2026
Contemporary circus company, Circa, has come to Charleston, South Carolina, as part of Spoleto USA’s 50th season, with their Humans 2.0. This is the next installment after their successful Humans production — although with their current creation and context, the “2.0” more ironically evokes a software upgrade than a performance sequel.
Elim Chan Named Next Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
Elim Chan will become The San Francisco Symphony's next Music Director, beginning in September 2027. Chan will be the 13th Music Director in the San Francisco Symphony’s 115-year history.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026
Elim Chan will become The San Francisco Symphony's next Music Director, beginning in September 2027. Chan will be the 13th Music Director in the San Francisco Symphony’s 115-year history.
San Francisco Symphony Will Present SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY at Davies Hall & Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony announced its summer season, featuring classical programs, film concerts, and performances with Andrew Bird, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, A.R. Rahman, and St. Vincent at venues including Davies Symphony Hall, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony announced its summer season, featuring classical programs, film concerts, and performances with Andrew Bird, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, A.R. Rahman, and St. Vincent at venues including Davies Symphony Hall, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.
Atlanta Opera Has Released 18 New Filmed Operas To Streaming Platform
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 6, 2026
The Atlanta Opera has released 18 new filmed performances to their streaming platform, The Atlanta Opera Film Studio. Performances included “Madama Butterfly,” “Don Giovanni,” “The Barber of Seville,” “Bluebeard’s Castle,” La bohème,' and more.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 6, 2026
The Atlanta Opera has released 18 new filmed performances to their streaming platform, The Atlanta Opera Film Studio. Performances included “Madama Butterfly,” “Don Giovanni,” “The Barber of Seville,” “Bluebeard’s Castle,” La bohème,' and more.
GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG Will Complete First Southeast Ring Cycle at The Atlanta Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
The Atlanta Opera will present a new Tomer Zvulun production of GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, completing the first full Ring cycle staged in the Southeast, featuring Lise Lindstrom and Stefan Vinke.
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
The Atlanta Opera will present a new Tomer Zvulun production of GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, completing the first full Ring cycle staged in the Southeast, featuring Lise Lindstrom and Stefan Vinke.
The Music Center Appoints Julia Diamond To Lead Artistic And Programming Division TMC Arts
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The Music Center appointed Julia Diamond as senior vice president of TMC Arts, its programming division. Diamond, who has overseen a $14 million annual budget and a team of 30 full-time staff, previously served as interim head of the division.
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The Music Center appointed Julia Diamond as senior vice president of TMC Arts, its programming division. Diamond, who has overseen a $14 million annual budget and a team of 30 full-time staff, previously served as interim head of the division.
Yo-Yo Ma, Herb Alpert, and More Join the San Francisco Symphony in June
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony will present a month of Orchestral Series programs led by guest conductors, plus a special concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and a performance by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at Davies Symphony Hall.
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony will present a month of Orchestral Series programs led by guest conductors, plus a special concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and a performance by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at Davies Symphony Hall.
Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra Will Perform ROMANTIC WORLDS II in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the concert “Romantic Worlds II.' The concert will feature the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of conductor Marc Albrecht, with Nelson Goerner as soloist.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the concert “Romantic Worlds II.' The concert will feature the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of conductor Marc Albrecht, with Nelson Goerner as soloist.
TURANDOT And TWILIGHT OF THE GODS To Close The Atlanta Opera 2025–2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2026
The Atlanta Opera will present TURANDOT and TWILIGHT OF THE GODS (GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG) to close its 2025–2026 season. The productions will feature international opera performers and new stagings.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2026
The Atlanta Opera will present TURANDOT and TWILIGHT OF THE GODS (GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG) to close its 2025–2026 season. The productions will feature international opera performers and new stagings.
DON GIOVANNI, LA TRAVIATA and More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago has unveiled its 2026/27 Season — a landmark lineup of seven operas spanning centuries and continents, three unique concerts, two Academy Award–winning films performed with live orchestra and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago has unveiled its 2026/27 Season — a landmark lineup of seven operas spanning centuries and continents, three unique concerts, two Academy Award–winning films performed with live orchestra and more.
Minnesota Orchestra Will Present BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE with Thomas Søndergård
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026
The Minnesota Orchestra will present Bluebeard’s Castle under Thomas Søndergård. The performances launch the Sound Unbound series. Concerts will take place at Orchestra Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026
The Minnesota Orchestra will present Bluebeard’s Castle under Thomas Søndergård. The performances launch the Sound Unbound series. Concerts will take place at Orchestra Hall.
HK Phil to Release Debut Album with Deutsche Grammophon Featuring Wagner's THE RING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will release of its debut album in collaboration with Deutsche Grammophon, featuring Richard Wagner's 'The Ring – An Orchestral Adventure', conducted by Tarmo Peltokoski.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will release of its debut album in collaboration with Deutsche Grammophon, featuring Richard Wagner's 'The Ring – An Orchestral Adventure', conducted by Tarmo Peltokoski.
TANNHAUSER Will Be Performed at the Centro Cultural de Belém This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
The opera Tannhäuser by Richard Wagner will be presented in concert performances at the Centro Cultural de Belém this spring. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
The opera Tannhäuser by Richard Wagner will be presented in concert performances at the Centro Cultural de Belém this spring. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
CHORUS OPERA Will Come to Teatr Wielki This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
The Polish National Opera will present the opera concert “Chorus Opera” this spring at Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera. Performances are scheduled for April 22, April 23, April 28, and April 29, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
The Polish National Opera will present the opera concert “Chorus Opera” this spring at Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera. Performances are scheduled for April 22, April 23, April 28, and April 29, 2026.
Christine Goerke Will Lead 2026-27 PSO Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has announced its 2026-27 season, highlighting soprano Christine Goerke with performances of Wagner and Mahler.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has announced its 2026-27 season, highlighting soprano Christine Goerke with performances of Wagner and Mahler.
Review: TREEMONISHA at Washington National Opera At Lisner Auditorium
by Doug Poms - Mar 9, 2026
What did our critic think of TREEMONISHA at Washington National Opera At Lisner Auditorium?
by Doug Poms - Mar 9, 2026
What did our critic think of TREEMONISHA at Washington National Opera At Lisner Auditorium?
Wichita Symphony Orchestra Will Perform THE FIREBIRD in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
The Wichita Symphony Orchestra will present “The Firebird” on March 15, 2026, at Century II Concert Hall in Wichita. The performance is part of the orchestra’s 2025-26 season.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
The Wichita Symphony Orchestra will present “The Firebird” on March 15, 2026, at Century II Concert Hall in Wichita. The performance is part of the orchestra’s 2025-26 season.
Wagner's DAS RHEINGOLD and More Set for San Francisco Opera 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Richard Wagner written?
Richard Wagner has written 2 shows including Béjart: Ballet of the Twentieth Century (Composer), Flying Dutchman (Composer).
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