A powerpoint presentation for UI English 258 on the music of Richard Wagner by Ramsey Reed.

2. CREATED DRAMATIC MUSIC
• Born in Leipzig, Germany.
• Known for his epic operas.
• Wrote his first opera at the age of 21 Called the “Fairies”. (not staged)
• Attended Leipzig University in 1833.
• Married Actress Minna Planer in 1834.
• 13 Stage works.
• Reformed music, made it without breaks.

3. EARLY LIFE
Richards father died after his birth. His step-father was an
artist and is credited for sparking his interests in drama,
opera and theater. Leipzig is famous for its Cultural and
literary traditions. In 1833 he became Master choir for
Wurzburg where he wrote his first opera.

4. MODERN DAY
He changed the style of music forever. His works can be
herd in movies like Harry Potter, Lord of The Rings and
Star Wars. His style of music can be herd in all forms of
western music.

5. GREATEST WORKS
• The Flying Dutchman (1843)
• Tannhäuser (1845)
• Lohengrin (1850)
• Tristan und Isolde (1865)
• Parsifal (1882)
• The Ring of the Nibelung(1869–76).

6. CONTRAVERSIAL
His political image was extremely controversial. He was
revolutionary socialist and seen as a racist. His writings
were read by Hitler and influenced him greatly. In his
later life he would be exiled. His final Opera was 17 hours
long.

7. LATER LIFE
In 1853 Wagner Reconciled his debts with the help of the king of King
Ludwig II and was able to start theaters again. In 1880 he wrote an
essay called “Religion and Art” and in 1882 he had his final
performance. In 1883 he died of a fatal heart attack and his remains
were spread in the Grand Canal.

8. SOURCES
http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/richard-wagner-392.php
http://www.ipl.org/div/mushist/rom/wagner.html
http://www.dermeister.nl/RW/RW.html
http://www.monsalvat.no/wagnerlife.htm
http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/91373