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Richard Wagner

Also Credited As: Wagner

Date of Death: February 13, 1883 (69)

Birth Place: Leipzig, GERMANY

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The Orchestra Now To Present Siena, Wagner & Parsifal At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

The Orchestra Now will perform at the Met Museum on December 8 and offer a free concert at Manhattan's Talent Unlimited High School on December 15, featuring works by Siena, Wagner, and Parsifal.
Review: CHILLY GONZALES, Royal Albert Hall

Jarvis Cocker singing torch version of Tina Turner’s “Private Dancer”? Peter Serafinowicz doing an Elvis Presley impression for half an hour? In the Royal Albert Hall on a rainy Monday night? Welcome to the world of Chilly Gonzales, one of the most unique musicians around as he comes to the capital to promote his latest collection Gonzo.
Review: GODS & MORTALS: A CELEBRATION OF WAGNER at The Kennedy Center

'Gods & Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner' is a beautiful, if limited, array of performances and works highlighting both the composer and Kennedy Center’s own wonderful talent.
Photos: TRISTAN UND ISOLDE at San Francisco Opera

Check out photos from San Francisco Opera's production of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde here!
San Francisco Opera Extends Contract Through 2031 with Music Director Eun Sun Kim

San Francisco Opera Tad and Dianne Taube General Director Matthew Shilvock has announced the contract extension of Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim.
The Opera Gala Callas at the Herodium Comes to GNO TV

On 16 September 2024, marking the 47th anniversary of Maria Callas’ death, the Greek National Opera released the grand Opera Gala Callas at the Herodium for free on GNO TV.
Park University International Center for Music Concert to Feature Piano Students of Stanislav Ioudenitch

Five Park University International Center for Music students of globally renowned pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch will perform a recital concert on Thursday, Oct. 24, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan.
San Francisco Opera Presents Wagner's TRISTAN UND ISOLDE

San Francisco Opera will present Richard Wagner's Tristan und Isolde (Tristan and Isolde) from October 19–November 5 under the baton of Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim who leads this monumental work for the first time.
OPER*ETTEN-TALK Comes to NEST in December

Oper*ette ist Popkultur. Was die Gesellschaft aufreibt, saugt sie auf und spuckt es in schönsten Tönen von der Bühne – zu allen Zeiten. Brechen die Don Giovannis (oder Donna Giovannas) nicht heute die virtuellen Herzen auf Dating-Apps? Ist Siegfried nicht das körperliche Idealbild des Influencers (»#Maschine«, »#workout«)?
Vasily Petrenko Conducts Two HK Phil Programmes Featuring World-Class Cellist Li-Wei Qin and Piano Virtuoso Anna Fedorova

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will present two programmes in two consecutive weeks this September, led by Maestro Vasily Petrenko, and featuring world-class soloists, Li-Wei Qin and Anna Fedorova. 
SIEGFRIED Comes to Theater Basel This Month

Benedikt von Peter stages the third part of Richard Wagner's 'Ring' tetralogy as an intense search for identity. Isolated in the forest, Siegfried has grown up. Unaware of his origins, the young hero succeeds in conquering the Ring and freeing Brünnhilde.
San Francisco Opera Opens 102nd Season With UN BALLO IN MASCHERA

San Francisco Opera will open its 102nd season on Friday, September 6 with Giuseppe Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera and Opera Ball, the opening night benefit co-hosted with San Francisco Opera Guild.
Bard Music Festival To Present BERLIOZ AND HIS WORLD This August

The Bard Music Festival will present a celebration of French Romantic composer Berlioz with 11 themed concerts, 5 livestreams, and more, starting August 9.
Hong Kong Philharmonic Performs BELT AND ROAD: VASILY PETRENKO & ANNA FEDOROVA

Swire Proudly will sponsor Belt and Road: Vasily Petrenko & Anna Fedorova. Performances run 27-28 September at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall.
Berkeley Symphony Announces Its 2024-25 Season

Berkeley Symphony has announced its 2024–25 season, led by Music Director Joseph Young. Across eight dynamic programs (four Symphonic Series performances and four Chamber Series performances), the historic institution will highlight the music of movement and hope, celebrating both the classical canon and emerging contemporary voices.
Summer Night Concert 2024 Featuring Vienna Philharmonic and Andris Nelsons To Be Released This Month

The Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Andris Nelsons, will perform at the Summer Night Concert 2024 with soprano Lise Davidsen. A new single featuring Smetana's 'The Moldau' is now available.
Des Moines Metro Opera Announces 2025 Festival Season And The Extension And Creation Of Key Artistic Partnerships

Des Moines Metro Opera has announced its 2025 Festival Season, featuring extended and new artistic partnerships.
The HK Phil's 50th Season Culminates with Performances Led by Jaap van Zweden and Tarmo Peltokoski

To mark the grand finale of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil)'s 50th Season, HK Phil Music Director Jaap van Zweden and guest conductor Tarmo Peltokoski will perform with a lineup of world-class soloists including vocalists.
Abu Dhabi Festival And Robert Townson Productions Present PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION: THE PAINTINGS OF BOB PEAK

Experience a world premiere orchestra concert event at Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 14, featuring iconic film scores and new compositions inspired by legendary illustrator Bob Peak's artwork.
Tanglewood Learning Institute Announces 2024 Spotlight Series

Tanglewood has announced additional programs and updates to its 2024 season (June 20–August 31), which celebrate the legacy of Seiji Ozawa and reflect the BSO's commitment as a service organization to advancing the humanities and enriching the lives of Berkshire residents: 

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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