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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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Joffrey Ballet Presents Two World Premieres In GOLDEN HOUR Mixed Rep Program

This winter, The Joffrey Ballet will present Golden Hour, a radiant mixed repertoire program featuring world premieres by Yuri Possokhov and Dani Rowe, the return of Cathy Marston, and an audience favorite by Nicolas Blanc.
DAS RHEINGOLD Comes to Opera Bastille This Month

Das Rheingold comes to Opera Bastille in January. Borrowing from Norse and Germanic mythology, Wagner conceived an extraordinary cycle that reflected his innovative ambition: to create a total work of art inspired by ancient tragedy.
Hong Kong Philharmonic Reveals January 2025 Lineup

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a series of concerts in January 2025. Learn more about the full lineup of upcoming performances here!
The HK Phil Reveals January 2025 Lineup

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will present a series of concerts in January 2025. Join in for a series of musical journeys, from film-in-concert experiences to iconic operatic scenes and celebrated classical works.
Exitoso Debut De La Violista Mexicana Dana Zemtsov Con La Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional

La joven violista mexicana Dana Zemtsov tuvo un exitoso debut por partida doble: con la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional y en la Sala Principal del Palacio de Bellas Artes, luego de haberse presentado en recintos como el Royal Concertgebouw de Ámsterdam, la Filarmónica de San Petersburgo, la Ópera de Tel Aviv y el Carnegie Hall de Nueva York.
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.

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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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