MUSC 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Rhinemaidens, Magic Fire, Norse Mythology
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Another leading composer in the 19th century. Was in exile part of a political uprising in germany. Stagnant career had idea for a big opera. Found a patron, ludwig ii of bavaria built an opera house in bayreuth, germany (the. Wagner theatre), willing to spend money for wagner. Lugwig also built castles disney based on that. Wagner concentrated on opera (similar to verdi and puccini: but he also wrote both music and librettos (texts) + published books on his theories about opera (not verdi and puccini, devoted his whole life to opera. Called it music drama detested the word opera : a balance between music and drama (before, italian opera emphasized on music/virtuosic singing more than drama wagner restored balance) Wagner"s conception of opera: should use myths as subjects = closer to the people/folk, touch on fundamental human ideas and stories. Based his works on german and norse mythology. Strong german nationalist views, how germany should be.
